Resident Care Associate

Essential Job Functions

• Provides or assists in bathing or showering for thorough cleanliness and hygiene of resident.
• Assists residents in dressing when needed and demonstrates concern for individual privacy while providing resident care.
• Provides companion care which can include reading, visiting, answering personal correspondence, assisting with Title 22 or other tasks as listed on resident’s service plan. Financial and legal affairs are referred to community Resident Care Director.
• Makes beds, straightens rooms, and keeps resident care area in an organized manner.
• Can be responsible for preparing light meals at the direction of the resident when noted on resident’s service plan.
• Assists residents to schedule medical appointments or other vital services as indicated by the resident’s service plan. May accompany resident to appointments at the direction of the Resident Care Director, Memory Care Director, Wellness Nurse, or Executive Director.
• Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care.
• Assists resident with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed by the medical professional and ambulates resident according to his/her endurance levels. When directed by the service plan , assists resident to site fitness program or individual planned events.
• Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate medical professional.
• Collects specimens as directed by the Resident Care Director, Memory Care Director, or Wellness Nurse.
• May deliver meal trays from Dining Room or assist resident to the Dining Room.
• Assists residents with personal laundry including any dry cleaning.
• Follows prescribed Eskaton emergency protocol and policies.
• Completes weights for each resident as noted on service plan.
• Provides respite services for spouses, and/or other family members.
• Assist with the care of resident-owned pets.

Other Job Functions

• Models and embodies
• Eskaton’s core values, including:
• Creating a sense of warmth, welcoming and belonging for all
• Fostering excellence in everything we do
• Seeking consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth
• Stepping up, taking ownership and leading with initiative
• Fully complies with all provisions in Eskaton’s Corporate Compliance Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Maintains attendance as outlined in Eskaton policy.
• Follows required dress code and Eskaton’s Community Appearance Standards. Maintains a professional image to the public and residents.
• Works in accordance with established safety guidelines; uses proper body mechanics; follows safe work practices; wears appropriate safety gear.

Starting pay ranges from $20.65 per hour - $25.75 per hour. Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay.

Qualifications

Education

High school graduate or G.E.D. preferred. Proficient ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language.

Training and Experience

Six (6) months’ experience in providing personal care in an RCFE or other long-term care setting preferred. Valid/current first aid certification.

Job Knowledge

Knowledge in performing personal care services in a residential environment. Ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses. Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and be able to follow both verbal and written instructions. Comfortable working with pets of various sizes.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Requirements

are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Notify the Human Resources team to request any accommodation(s) to perform any of the essential functions of this position.

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Medium Work

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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