RCA Resident Care Assistant (PER DIEM)

RCA Resident Care Assistant (PER DIEM) Job Location: Farmington, Connecticut RCA Resident Care Assistant (PER DIEM) Masonicare at Middlewoods of Farmington Farmington, CT PER DIEM - Looking for day coverage Summary of Position: Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, assists residents with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize independence, freedom of choice and quality of life. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides assistance with essential activities of daily living and personal care to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident:

• bathing;
• dressing and undressing;
• ambulating;
• toileting;
• assistance with meals and nourishment's;
• personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail, hair and foot care);
• transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices; and
• care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids

Provides assistance with instrumental activities of daily living to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident:

• placing and/or receiving telephone calls;
• performing light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning

bathroom, bed making and bed changes;

• assisting with laundry;
• escorting the resident and coordinating internal transportation needs; and
• assisting with mail delivery and correspondence

Medication Assistance: *assists the resident with self-administration of medications, through cueing only Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks: *observes and reports changes in the residents' physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services, as needed;

• conducts room checks on resident rounds;
• monitors for environmental safety hazards;
• records incidents, errors or accidents; and
• records resident and resident related events

Dining: *assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escorting residents, set-up and clean-up, serving meals) Activity Program: *responsible for participating in and supporting the resident centered activity program Emergency Preparedness: *responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations Performs other duties as required. Leadership: *is a resident advocate at all times;

• follows policy concerning confidentiality;
• plans and completes duties with minimal direction from supervisor;
• works collaboratively with colleagues;
• uses tactful, diplomatic communication in potentially sensitive or

emotionally charged situations; *follows up with appropriate staff, resident or others regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns;

• acts as ambassador to guest and other off-campus visitors; and
• maintains certifications required for employment

Administrative: *completes required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during shift Other Duties: *demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process; *attends and participates in staff, educational and committee meetings to update knowledge, techniques, guidelines and regulations;

• assists with quality assurance programs; and
• assists with orientation and training of new staff

Minimum Qualifications: Education: Post High School Vocational / Specialized Training Experience: On the Job Training Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current State of Connecticut CNA certificate; CPR Certification preferred. Key Competencies: Read, write and speak English. Ability to interact with all types of individuals; Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet individual resident care needs; and Ability to read resident care plans, document resident condition and enter data onto appropriate logs/forms or enter information into computer database This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. Job ID: 16030 Share this Job Share this job with your friends and connections. Facebook X LinkedIn Email Job Alerts Email Address Areas of Interest Search for a category, location, or category/location pair, select a term from the suggestions, and click "Add". Category Location Add Service Workers, Farmington, Connecticut, United States Remove Remove Confirm Email Submit Submit Resume and Cover Letter Useful Links Masonicare Website ( Why Masonicare Mystic Community Job Fairs Hospice Behavioral Health Similar Jobs Food and Hospitality Associate (DAY/EVENING SHIFT) Farmington, Connecticut Lead Food and Hospitality Associate (DAY SHIFT) Farmington, Connecticut CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (EVENING SHIFT) Farmington, Connecticut Job Matching With just one click and a connection to LinkedIn we can find jobs for you that best match you work experience. Start Matching Search By Category Administrative Support Workers Jobs9 Craft Workers Jobs9 First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers Jobs3 Hospice Jobs2 Operatives Jobs4 Professionals Jobs24 Service Workers Jobs148 Technicians Jobs20 Search Jobs by Location Chester Center Jobs11 Connecticut Jobs217 Danielson Jobs1 Enfield Jobs1 Essex Village Jobs1 Farmington Jobs8 Glastonbury Jobs3 Manchester Jobs1 Meriden Jobs1 Mystic Jobs13 New Britain Jobs1 Newington Jobs2 Newtown Jobs1 Norwich Jobs1 Old Lyme Shores Jobs1 Rocky Hill Jobs12 Shelton Jobs29 Suffield Depot Jobs1 United States Jobs217 Wallingford Center Jobs127 Waterford Jobs2 Search by Job Groups Enfield Service Workers Jobs1 Glastonbury Service Workers Jobs1 Manchester Service Workers Jobs1 Meriden Service Workers Jobs1 New Britain Service Workers Jobs1 Essex Village Service Workers Jobs1 Waterford Service Workers Jobs1 Danielson Professionals Jobs1 Norwich Professionals Jobs1 Old Lyme Shores Professionals Jobs1 Newtown Professionals Jobs1 Waterford Professionals Jobs1 Rocky Hill Technicians Jobs1 Suffield Depot Technicians Jobs1 Glastonbury Craft Workers Jobs1 Shelton Craft Workers Jobs1 Chester Center Craft Workers Jobs1 Mystic Operatives Jobs1 Rocky Hill Operatives Jobs1 Wallingford Center Operatives Jobs1 Chester Center Operatives Jobs1 Glastonbury First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers Jobs1 Glastonbury Hospice Jobs1 Newtown Hospice Jobs1 Newington Service Workers Jobs2 Farmington Technicians Jobs2 Farmington Craft Workers Jobs2 Rocky Hill Craft Workers Jobs2 Wallingford Center Craft Workers Jobs2 Wallingford Center First/Mid-Level Officials and Managers Jobs2 Shelton Technicians Jobs3 Shelton Administrative Support Workers Jobs3 Farmington Service Workers Jobs4 Mystic Technicians Jobs4 Shelton Professionals Jobs5 Wallingford Center Administrative Support Workers Jobs6 Mystic Service Workers Jobs8 Rocky Hill Service Workers Jobs8 Chester Center Service Workers Jobs9 Wallingford Center Technicians Jobs9 Wallingford Center Professionals Jobs14 Shelton Service Workers Jobs17 Wallingford Center Service Workers Jobs93 Masonicare Main Campus 22 Masonic Avenue | Wallingford, CT 06492 Masonicare HelpLine:View phone number on click.appcast.io (tel:View phone number on click.appcast.io) Follow Masonicare: Copyright 2026 - All Rights Reserved -Masonicare.orgSitemap Quick Links Donate Now ( Patient Portal Masonicare HelpLine MasonicareCONNECT News & Media ( Employee Portal Board Member Portal ( Privacy Policy Terms of Use ( Statement of Non-discrimination Emergency Preparedness Guide ( I am a Mason An Ageless Commitment to Caring Masonicare