Resident Care Assistant - 10am-6pm
Company: 12 Oaks Management Services Inc
Location: San Angelo
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
The Resident Care Assistant is responsible for providing
resident services, including assistance with personal care,
medication reminders, social and recreational activities, meal
services, and other tasks as needed to facilitate the continued
well-being of the resident. He or she must be sensitive to the
needs and desires of each resident and make an attempt to improve
and enrich their lives.
Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity,
privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.
Reviews resident Service Plans as needed to gain and maintain a
familiarity with resident services needs and preferences
Reviews the Staff Communication log and corresponding resident
Service Notes on a daily basis for information about changes in
resident service needs and/or health conditions
Provides personal services to residents as assigned and as
indicated on resident Service Plans
Helps residents with medications and/or treatments as indicated in
the medication book and as assigned and allowed by regulation
Responds to calls from the emergency call system in a timely
manner
Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control
procedures
Helps maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by
providing housekeeping services as needed
Helps with individual resident and group social/recreational
activities as requested and encourages resident participation in
activities
Monitors for changes in resident needs, preferences, and/or health
status and reports/documents any changes according to established
procedures
Responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner as per training
received
Reports any abuse, suspected abuse, or alleged abuse to the
appropriate supervisor and/or agencies
Performs other duties as assigned
Must be at least 18 years old
Must meet in-service training requirements
Must have a desire to work with the seniors in an environment that
upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and
individuality
Must be able to organize and use time appropriately to accomplish
assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Must be able to work well with others and function effectively as
part of a team
Must be well-groomed and willing to follow dress requirements
Must have a cheerful, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to
learn new knowledge/skills
Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, to occasionally
lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time
walking/standing
Must be able to read, write, and understand English
Must have a general understanding of the needs of seniors
High school diploma or GED preferred
Experience with seniors preferred
Experience performing care-giving tasks preferred
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Keywords: 12 Oaks Management Services Inc, San Angelo , Resident Care Assistant - 10am-6pm, Other , San Angelo, Texas
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