Resident Care Associate at VIVA OAKWOOD MANAGEMENT LLC

Gaffney, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Apr, 26

Salary

14.0

Posted On

21 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Resident Care, Personalized Service Plans, Assisted Living, Dementia Care, Sanitary Procedures, Universal Precautions, ADLs, Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Time Management, Empathy, Attention To Detail, Flexibility, Safety Awareness, Customer Service

Industry

Description

Description Viva at Gaffney is hiring a Resident Care Associate to join our team! Shift Details : 1st - 2nd & 3rd Shift- Full Time/Part Time 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 Participates in the development of the Personalized Service Plans and updates; attends service plan review meetings 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 Initiates, assigns, and assist with activities, as appropriate Check all assigned residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, any continence issues and change in condition 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 Assist with conducting laundry rooms, common areas – including bathrooms – checks for cleanliness and any exposed hazardous chemicals; and takes appropriate action (i.e. contacting housekeeping, personally cleaning the room, 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 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: Full-Time/Part-time Pay: $14 per hour

Responsibilities

The Resident Care Associate is responsible for providing quality care and services to residents in assisted living and memory care. This includes hands-on care, emotional support, and maintaining a safe environment according to each resident's Personalized Service Plan.