Resident Care Associate — Evening/Night Support

Commonwealth Senior Living; Pulaski (VA); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Additional voluntary benefits

Résumé du poste

Commonwealth Senior Living seeks a Resident Care Associate (RCA) to assist seniors in Assisted Living and Memory Care, providing daily support, documenting care, and upholding residents' dignity. The role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and adherence to care plans while promoting a homelike community in Radford, Virginia.

This full-time position offers benefits, requires Direct-Care or CNA certification, CPR/First Aid readiness, and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Direct-Care, PCA, or CNA certification required.
• Ability to fulfill both the physical and emotional needs of residents.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Upholds resident confidentiality.
• Flexible availability, including weekends.
• Proficient in using basic office equipment, including personal computers.
• Aligns with Commonwealth Senior Living's mission of improving the lives of seniors, their families, and each other.

Responsabilités

• Directly assist residents with daily tasks, maintaining communication with the Resident Care Director regarding care provision and resident condition changes.
• Aid residents with mobility, utilizing proper techniques and equipment to prevent accidents.
• Make routine resident care rounds to ensure the needs of each resident are being met in accordance with their individualized care plan.
• Assist with lifts, moves, and transport, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
• Performs care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage by changing incontinent residents.
• Document daily care activities in accordance with company policy and regulatory standards.
• Report any resident issues or concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
• Respond promptly and courteously to inquiries from residents, visitors, and staff, adhering to established policies.
• Familiarize oneself with residents' individualized care plans and provide support accordingly.
• Contribute insights to the care planning process by sharing observations of residents' needs and preferences.
• Interact respectfully and effectively with residents, families, visitors, peers, and supervisors to foster a homelike environment.
• Offer physical, emotional, and psychosocial support to residents and their families.
• Adhere to residents' rights, promptly reporting any incidents or evidence of abuse or rights violations.
• Implement safety and infection control procedures, including proper hand hygiene and care techniques to prevent skin damage.
• Maintain a safe working environment through accident prevention and adherence to safety protocols.
• Attend all required training sessions, in-service programs, and staff meetings.
• Maintain regular communication with the Resident Care Director.

Connaissances

Direct-Care certs

Compassion

Flexible scheduling

CPR First Aid

Privacy confidentiality

Basic computer skills

Resident-focused communication

Description du poste

Commonwealth Senior Living seeks a Resident Care Associate (RCA) to assist seniors in Assisted Living and Memory Care, providing daily support, documenting care, and upholding residents' dignity. The role emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and adherence to care plans while promoting a homelike community in Radford, Virginia.

This full-time position offers benefits, requires Direct-Care or CNA certification, CPR/First Aid readiness, and weekend availability.