Resident Care Aide at Bethany Village

Town of Horseheads, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal Care Assistance, Medication Assistance, Vital Signs Monitoring, Resident Rights Knowledge, Confidentiality, Incident Reporting, Infection Control, Fire Safety, Communication, Patience, Tactfulness, Prioritization, Task Flexibility

Industry

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

Description

Description Position Overview: The Resident Care Aide is a member of the Courtyards team who assists in meeting the personal care, social, and environmental needs of the Courtyard residents. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Assist residents with personal care needs when necessary (ie: baths, dressing, incontinence care, foot soaks, etc.). Count, pull, and assist residents with medications while pushing the cart. Take vital signs in accordance with policies. Accompany residents to the hospital or physician appointment as requested. Immediately report any changes in resident condition, narcotics counts, and accidents to the charge person. Assist residents to and from dining area both ambulatory and with wheelchairs. Must be knowledgeable and respect Resident Rights and support the Bethany Village gentle care philosophy. Maintain confidentiality. Cooperate with other departments and other employees at all times to maintain a resident centered environment. Maintain regular resident care notes on all residents and complete incident/information reports, doctor’s orders and medication changes as needed. Basic Duties & Responsibilities: Assess resident in relation to their needs, desires, and abilities to participate in activities. Assist residents in changing soiled / sending soiled clothing to laundry as needed. Assist resident to and from wings as necessary including podiatrist, beauty parlor, activity programs, etc. Obtain food trays and dietary supplies from dietary when necessary and deliver to residents as needed. Follow established policies and procedures specific to respective department, which includes but is not limited to fire and disaster plan and staff assignments and infection control policy: monitor all areas of compliance for / with DOH (DSS) Regulations. Adheres to all fire safety & evacuation procedures. All other duties as assigned. Requirements Education Required: High school education or GED. Ability to read and write English is also required for this position. First Aide Certification preferred. Experience Required: First-Aide, Oxygen equipments, taking blood pressures, and vitals. Genuine interest in the geriatric resident. Prior experience working with dementia resident preferred. Hazards: Exposure to the following may be present in this position: Blood-borne pathogens and infectious body fluids/waste. Combative residents. Disinfectants and cleaners. MSDS sheets are available for all chemicals used. Infectious Body fluids/waste. Equipment Used: O2 regulators, blood pressure cuff machine, stethoscope, thermometer photocopier, fax machine, computer, telephone Scales, Washer/Dryer Wheelchair, Shower Chair, Medication Cart Two-way Radio Working Conditions: Indoor – Assisted Living Facility. May require weekend coverage. May be required to work past regular shift, or off-shifts as necessary. Working conditions for this position may include the following: inside, odors, adequate lighting, working with/around others, working alone. Physical Demands: Some heavy lifting required: ~25 lbs, @ 5% of time,

Responsibilities

The Resident Care Aide assists residents with personal care needs such as bathing and dressing, counts and assists with medications, and monitors vital signs according to facility policies. They must also maintain accurate resident care notes, report changes in condition immediately, and support the resident-centered environment.