Resident Care Associate

Description The Retreat at Fort Walton Beach is hiring Resident Care Associates to join their team. Shift Details Mon-Fri; every other weekend required. 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 the residents is maintained during the shift. Completes resident meal attendance sheets and ensures any resident who has not dined in the dining room has been provided room service or 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 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. Assists with conducting laundry room and common area checks for cleanliness and any exposed hazardous chemicals and takes appropriate action. 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; takes appropriate action including resetting call bells. Qualifications 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