Senior Care Advocate - Evening/Night Shifts

Commonwealth Senior Living; Roxbury (CT); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 32 000; 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 in Connecticut seeks a Resident Care Associate (RCA) to support seniors in Assisted Living and Memory Care. You will aid residents with daily activities, follow care plans, document services, and help maintain dignity and quality of life through patience, empathy, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include assisting with mobility, performing rounds, reporting changes to the Resident Care Director, and upholding safety, confidentiality, and infection control.

Qualifications

• Compassionate disposition and a desire to serve; prior experience not required.
• Ability to fulfill physical and emotional needs of residents.
• CNA or HHA required.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain according to company policy.
• Upholds resident confidentiality.
• Flexible availability, including weekends, to ensure resident care and services.
• Demonstrates sincere compassion and genuine concern for the well‑being of seniors and their families.
• Proficient in using basic office equipment, including personal computers, to maintain high job performance.
• 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 community with the Resident Care Director.
• Fulfill any other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Compassionate disposition

CNA or HHA

CPR and First Aid

Flexible weekend availability

Basic office equipment

Outils

Medication carts

Lifting devices

Description du poste

Commonwealth Senior Living in Connecticut seeks a Resident Care Associate (RCA) to support seniors in Assisted Living and Memory Care. You will aid residents with daily activities, follow care plans, document services, and help maintain dignity and quality of life through patience, empathy, and teamwork.

Responsibilities include assisting with mobility, performing rounds, reporting changes to the Resident Care Director, and upholding safety, confidentiality, and infection control.