Resident Care Associate - 1St Shift & 3Rd Shift

Resident Care Associate - 1st Shift & 3rd Shift

Easley, SC • Resident Care Associate

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Viva at Easley is hiring a Resident Care Associate to join our team!

Shift Details :

1st Shift Full Time 7am-3pm

2nd Shift Full Time 3pm-11am

3rd Shift Full Time 11pm-7am

Mon-Fri; Every other weekend required

The Resident Care Associate reports directly to the Resident Care Director, Viva Director or the Assistant Resident Care Director.

Purpose:

The Resident Care Associate is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services to a consistent group of residents and their families in our assisted living and Memory care . This role includes providing hands on care, physical and emotional support as outlined in each resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP) while maintaining a safe, comfortable home like environment. The Resident Care Associate is responsible for demonstrating all elements of wellness, remaining in accordance with federal, state and local standards and regulations and Viva policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Vision Insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Requirements

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RESIDENT CARE

• Learns and make proper use of the Alis (Assisted Living Integrated Solution) eHR system.
• Follows the hydration schedule established for the residents is maintained during the shift.
• Completes resident meal attendance sheets have been completed and any resident who has not dined in the dining room has been provided room service and / or accounted for.
• Knows and complies with all resident rights.
• Checks all assigned residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, any continence issues and change in condition. Ensures rooms are trash free and beds are made.
• Uses proper sanitary procedures and universal precautions.
• Checks on assigned resident rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness and takes appropriate action; ensures high risk rooms are double checked.
• Assists with conducting laundry rooms, common areas – including bathrooms – checks for cleanliness and any exposed hazardous chemicals; and takes appropriate action (i.e., contacting housekeeping, securing the chemicals)
• Completes all ADLs for assigned residents according to the resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP)
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly & immediately; takes appropriate action including resetting call bells.
• Reports any issues to the RCD (Residential Care Director) in regards to the residents.

Requirements:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

• High School education preferred and may be required by the state
• Previous experience working with elders , preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age to perform the personal care aspects of the RCA position
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13 per hour

Salary Description

$13.00 an hour