Resident Care Associate

Resident Care Associate The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills is hiring Resident Care Associates to join their team. About this position Shift Details: Overnight, 10pm to 6am. One day during the week; Every other weekend required. The Resident Care Associate reports directly to the Family Experience Director, Pearl Director or the Assistant Family Experience 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 neighborhoods. This role includes providing hands-on care and 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 Phoenix policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Participates in the development of the Personalized Service Plans and updates; attends service plan review meetings with families as requested. Follows the hydration schedule established for residents during the shift. Completes resident meal attendance sheets and ensures any resident who has not dined in the dining room is provided room service or otherwise accounted for. Knows and complies with all resident rights. Initiates, assigns, and assists with activities as appropriate. Checks all assigned residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, any continence issues, and changes in condition. Uses proper sanitary procedures and universal precautions. Checks on assigned resident rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness, taking appropriate action; ensures high-risk rooms are double-checked. Assists with conducting laundry in rooms and common areas – including bathrooms – checking for cleanliness and any exposed hazardous chemicals, taking appropriate action such as contacting housekeeping, personally cleaning the room, or 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 and immediately, taking appropriate action including resetting call bells. Education / Experience / License – Certification High School education preferred and may be required by the state. Previous experience working with elders or disabled individuals preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age to perform the personal care aspects of the RCA position. Knowledge and experience in the Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing preferred. Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times. #J-18808-Ljbffr