Resident Care Specialist: Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) & or HHA

The Rubin Home Assisted Living; Saugus (MA); Sur place; USD 20 664 - 27 552; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

An assisted living facility in Saugus, Massachusetts is seeking a Resident Care Specialist to assist with the daily care of elderly residents suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The ideal candidate will be certified (CNA or HHA), possess good communication skills, and have the ability to multi-task. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring resident safety, and maintaining a clean environment.

Qualifications

• Must complete a minimum of 15 hours per year of ongoing education and training.
• Able to work variable shifts in a team environment.

Responsabilités

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living.
• Document resident care as per guidelines.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the facility.

Connaissances

Good communication skills

Ability to treat residents with dignity and respect

Multi-tasking ability

Formation

Valid Massachusetts CNA or HHA or higher grade of certification

Description du poste

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Resident Care Specialist

REPORTS TO: Director of Resident Care and Service Coordination

PURPOSE: To assist the Director of Resident Care and Service Coordination with providing exceptional quality care for the general wellbeing of the elderly residents that suffer from Alzheimer’s and Dementia. To uphold the highest level of competency, knowledge, & caring that separates the Rubin Home Assisted Living from other Assisted Livings.

STATUS: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Position Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts CNA or HHA or higher grade of certification preferred.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to interact with residents and treat them with dignity and the highest level of respect.
• The ability to multi task and ability to properly judge and react to all situations present in a professional manner.
• Must complete 3 day orientation on Assisted Living and other required topics according to EOEA’s Assisted Living Regulation 651CMR section 12.07.
• Must complete a minimum of 15 hours per year of ongoing education and training.

General Physical Requirements

• Includes, but not limited to:
• Frequent bending
• Employee may be required to sit or stand stationary for a period of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to tolerate walking throughout the facility on cement and carpeted floors.
• An annual physical exam and negative Mantoux test (or chest X-ray).
• Able to tolerate frequent stair climbing to freely and easily get to any of the facility levels.

Essential Functions

• Reports to the Director of Resident Care and Service Coordination and shift supervisors any significant changes in mental status or physical condition of residents.
• Safety awareness is a must. Complete hourly safety checks
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily living as specified by individual service plans.
• Documents resident care in accordance with facility and EOEA guidelines.
• Assists residents with SAMM (Self-Administered Medication Management).
• Prepares and serves custom dietary approved meals and assures that the residents are completely satisfied with the meals presented to them.
• Washes, folds and puts away the residents’ laundry towels and linens with care and accuracy.
• Performs daily general cleaning of the house, including picking up, cleaning the kitchen, bathrooms and washing the floors. Cognizant of all odors and makes sure that all odors are eliminated in a timely manner.
• Responsible for stocking all resident room and kitchen with essential supplies and notes when supplies are running low.
• Responsible for answering the telephone with the highest level of professionalism and properly relay messages and information to the house manager.
• The assigned overnight Resident Care Specialist position is an awake position, and it is expected that this individual is awake at all times during their shift.