RCA Resident Care Assistant (PER DIEM) (Hiring Immediately)

RCA Resident Care Assistant (PER DIEM) Masonicare at Wesley Heights Shelton, CT PER DIEM 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: 1. 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 2. 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 3. Medication Assistance: *assists the resident with self-administration of medications, through cueing only 4. 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 5. Dining: *assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escorting residents, set-up and clean-up, serving meals) 6. Activity Program: *responsible for participating in and supporting the resident centered activity program 7. Emergency Preparedness: *responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations 8. 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. Shelton5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386