Shift options:
- Full time days, 6a-6p
- Full time nights, 6p-6a
- Pool (On-Call) for days or nights
- All positions include rotating weekends
Wages:
- Base Rate - $14.30- $18.05 per hour based on experience
- $2.00/hour shift differential from 6p-6a
Benefits (full-time positions only):
- Accrue generous Paid Time Off
- MERS Defined Benefit Pension program
- MERS 457 Supplemental Program
- Longevity Bonuses
- Free Short Term Disability
- Generous benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance for both part-time and full-time employees
- Referral Bonuses
JOB DESCRIPTON
JOB TITLE: Resident Care Assistant
REPORTS TO: Director of Harvest Pointe
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide the residents with routine daily care in accordance with our nursing, dietary aide, housekeeping and laundry procedures as may be directed by your supervisors.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative Functions:
- Ensure Residents identity before administering treatments, serving meals, returning laundry etc., as necessary.
- Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
- Keep proper care records and report any change in health or behavior to the supervisor.
- Report all accidents / incidents you observe on the shift as per policy and procedure.
Resident Nursing Care Functions:
- Provide resident care per the resident centered service plan.
- Medication management for residents.
- Greet residents and escort them to their room. Assist with activities of daily living.
- Assist with Admission, Transfer and Discharge functions for the residents.
- Participate and receive the shift exchange report upon reporting for duty.
- Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
- Assist with activities of daily lives following resident centered services plan.
- Maintain intake and output records as instructed and per resident centered services plan.
- Answer resident calls promptly.
- Check each resident routinely to ensure that his/her personal care needs are being met in accordance with his/her wishes and per resident centered services plan.
- Identify activities that appeal to the resident and encourage socialization and participation in those activities.
Dietary Functions:
- Assist residents in dining area taking into account any special dietary needs and personal preferences.
- Handle and prepare foods and fluids in accordance with sanitary regulations.
- Set up and clear dining tables. Clean dining rooms after meal time, including washing linens and dishes.
- Assist with prepping food as requested, taking orders, serving dining meals and drinks.
- Handle and prepare foods and fluids in accordance with sanitary regulations.
- Perform all other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.
Housekeeping & Laundry Functions:
- Clean living rooms, restrooms, laundry rooms, and common areas.
- Complete requested Laundry services.
- Contribute to a clean, well-organized and pleasant environment for all residents.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- A high school education or equivalent is desired
