Overnight Resident Care Assistant at EASTVIEW AT MIDDLEBURY

Middlebury, Vermont, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

28.08

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Effective Communication, Multitasking, Needs Assessment, Medical Equipment Usage, Safe Practices, Personal Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Record Keeping, Housekeeping, Engagement Activities

Industry

Description

Job Details Job Location: Middlebury, VT 05753 Salary Range: $24.13 - $28.08 Hourly The Resident Care Assistant (RCA) implements care in a manner that maintains a nurturing environment and supports the health and independence of the residents. RCAs use primary care assignments to provide resident-centered care to support each resident’s activities of daily living. RCAs use their care-giving skills to ensure the physical and cognitive wellbeing of residents, as well as their emotional and social wellbeing. Duties: Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation, personal hygiene assistance, and meal time assistance. Assist individuals with special needs. Answer resident call signals to determine resident’s needs. Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication administration and documentation (as appropriate), under the direction of registered nurses. Entertain, converse with, or engage in other activities with residents to keep them both physically and mentally healthy and alert. Prepare and maintain records of resident progress and services performed, reporting problems and changes in resident condition to manager or supervisor. Perform housekeeping duties, such as changing resident linens, washing clothes or dishes, and cleaning. Accompany residents on outings to provide assistance, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Skills: Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Able to assess the needs of others and actively look for ways to help. Able to use medical equipment, adaptive equipment, and all tools associated with clinical practice. Demonstrate safe practices by utilizing tools and equipment according to instruction and applying proper body mechanics while engaging in physical activity, with a focus on proper lifting, transferring, repositioning of residents. Knowledge: High school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of one year's experience with hands-on direct care required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Physical Requirements: Work is performed in standard office and home settings. Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, standing, stooping, and handling of materials. Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. Occasional overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

The Resident Care Assistant provides resident-centered care to support daily living activities and ensures the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social wellbeing of residents. Duties include administering personal care, monitoring vital signs, and engaging residents in activities.