Resident Care Aide, 3p -11p (full-time, temp to perm)

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Welcome to The Herrick House, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health Continuing Care. Our teams of nurses, aides, food service, and environmental service employees work to create an environment that supports the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents along with their families. Summary Assist residents with daily life functions such as bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, etc. Assist in ambulation of residents to and from activities, dining room, and other locations as needed. Education/Experience Ability to assist residents in a professional and caring manner is required. The ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing is required. The position requires frequent lifting of residents, bending, stretching, standing and walking for extensive periods. High school graduate or GED is preferred. Certification/License Home Health Aide or Certified Nurses Aide certificate Care of Resident- RCA Clinical Performance Demonstrates ability to perform or assist residents with personal hygiene needs (showering, dressing, daily hygiene, grooming). Assists resident with toileting needs and/or incontinence program. Measures and records weights as instructed. Completes all required tasks on daily assignment worksheet as individualized for each resident. Reports any changes in resident’s condition to the Wellness Nurse. Responds to resident’s requests/needs promptly. Performs self-administration of medication management (SAMM) according to policy. Orders weekly medication and verifies non-narcotic medications upon receipt, if trained, if applicable. Responds to emergency alarms promptly. Performs similar and other related duties Housekeeping Tasks Performs daily bed-making (by 11 a.m.) or turn down (by 8 p.m.) for residents. Demonstrates neatness of bed-making. Demonstrates proper care of cleaning parker tubs. Meal Service Functions Delivers meal trays to resident apartments. Retrieves trays within 2 hours of delivery. Transports residents in a timely fashion to and from meals and activities. Pay Range Pay Range: $21.00 - $27.00 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Beth Israel Lahey Health