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RCA Resident Care Assistant (Per Diem)
- Masonicare (Farmington, CT)
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RCA Resident Care Assistant (PER DIEM) Job Location: Farmington, Connecticut
RCA Resident Care Assistant (PER DIEM)
Masonicare at Middlewoods of Farmington - Farmington, 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.
Key Competencies: Read, write and speak English. Ability to interact with all types of individuals; Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet individual resident care needs; and Ability to read resident care plans, document resident condition and enter data onto appropriate logs/forms or enter information into computer database
This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Job ID: 12828
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