HHA-Home Health Aide

Resident Care AssociateThe Resident Care Associate provides the service and care required to each resident in a timely and efficient manner.Principal Duties/Responsibilities:Provides ongoing supervision of residents' health related activities; complying with health care instructions explained by health care professionals and promptly and appropriately seeking and obtaining medical attention when neededRecognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitationRecognizes and reports a resident's change of condition particularly as it relates to needing more time to deliver careAssists residents with Activities of Daily Living (bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility/transfers, dining)Participates in functional evaluation and service plan reviewsRemoves, launders, folds, and properly returns resident linens and personal laundryServes residents food as directed, including feeding skills, if regulations permitReceives and gives report of on-going shifts by oral and/or written logEffectively handles resident behavioral expressionsReacts calmly and effectively in emergency situationsAssures resident information is communicated to the staff through the report process and calendar (i.e. appointments, outings, etc.)Efficiently documents and provides accurate record-keeping as appropriateChecks all residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, and any continence issuesUses proper sanitary procedures to wipe tables, and sweep and mop dining room and life enrichment kitchen after mealsChecks on resident rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness; ensures high risk rooms are double checkedCommunicates and documents residents' material needs (i.e. briefs, clothing, toothpaste, pads, etc.)Measures and accurately records vital signs (temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight and height) where appropriate as per state regulationsAccurately communicates and documents residents' statusAssesses resident safety/risk in a proactive mannerEffectively communicates with residents, families and friends of residentsAccurately completes incident reports prior to the end of the working dayParticipates with Programming staff and residents in daily programs and recreational activities as directed. Utilizes the program staff for assistance and supplies and activity boxesResponds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backupServes as mentor to new Resident Care AssociatesSpecial projects/assignments as delegatedEducation/Experience/Licensure/Certification:Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training programIn Rhode Island, all Resident Care Associates must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)High School education preferredRequired Skills/Abilities:Demonstrates proficiency at reading and understanding a Resident Care Service Plan or assignment (e.g., ADLs and introductory visits)Understands advanced directives and end-of-life careUnderstands the nursing function in assisted living, memory care and/or skilled nursingUnderstands quality of care and life objectivesReviews and demonstrates understanding of the use of Resident Care Standards and Practices with the Resident Care Director/Director of Nursing and/or supervisorDemonstrates knowledge of Benchmark Standards and PracticesDemonstrates working knowledge of state regulations as they pertain to the jobHas sound working knowledge of policies in the Resident HandbookPossesses current First Aid, and Heimlich certification, if required by state regulations