Resident Care Assistant

Position Summary

The primary purpose of your job position is to foster independence and promote socialization for each resident of the Enriched Housing Program. Assist residents with activities of daily living and housekeeping duties as indicated by the Resident’s Individual Service Plan.

Essential Job Functions

Other Job Functions Job Requirements

• Requires ability to relate and be respectful to a wide variety of people and provide superior customer service to all including Residents, co-workers, vendors, family members and visitors.
• Must wear employee badge at all times while on-the-job.
• Must report to work on time, adhere to attendance policy and punch in and out for all meal breaks.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding information about Resident, co-workers, vendors, family members and visitors.
• Meets with other Nurse Manager/Case Manager/Assistant Executive Director on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and the improvement of services.
• Reports all complaints and grievances made by the resident to the LPN Supervisor, and/or Shift Supervisor.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals to the nurse supervisor.
• Responds to resident calls promptly and calls from the Personal Emergency Response System (PERS).
• Cleans, disinfects, and returns all resident care equipment to its designated storage area after each use.
• Wears and uses safety equipment and supplies as required.
• Immediately notifies the LPN Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Nurse Manager, Case Manager and/or Assistant Executive Director of any resident eloping/missing from the community.
• Operates all equipment in a safe manner and reports defective equipment to supervisor.
• Ensures that all Resident’s rights are upheld.
• Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by your supervisor.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Expectations of the Position

Qualifications

• of the Position
• A combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge and skills:
• Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire.
• Education: High School graduate or equivalent
• Experience: At least 1 year experience working in assisted living facility assisting residents with daily living activities.
• Skills:
• Licenses/Certifications: HHA or PCA certification preferred

Conditions of Employment

Work is performed in a clean, well lit, Community setting. Employee must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may apply). Physical Requirements Refer to attached Physical Requirements form. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by Cloverwood. May be requested to assist in the evacuation of Residents or perform other procedures to protect the safety of Residents, visitors and team members during emergency situations.

NOTE

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and very effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the above position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that the duties specifically identified are the only duties required to perform this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Employees may perform other related duties within Federal and/or State regulations to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This job description is not a guarantee of employment for any set period and that either the organization or employee may terminate employment at any time with or without case. Furthermore, this job description may be added to or revised at any time.