Resident Care Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Provides care for residents, such as assistance with toileting, transferring, bathing, feeding, etcetera. Performs housekeeping and laundry tasks and kitchen tasks as assigned. Administers medical treatments and prescribed/over-the-counter medications, as ordered by a physician. Medications and treatments are administered according to company policies and procedures. Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and receive quality care according to individualized care plans.

Responsibilities:

• Assists residents with bathing, hair care, mouth care, dressing, toileting, etcetera.
• Assists residents with ambulation, which includes reminding and supporting.
• Assists residents with turning and repositioning when needed.
• Observes and reports resident behavior and condition changes to supervisor.
• Assists and reminds residents to participate in facility activities.
• Assists with all aspects of kitchen and dining room tasks associated with resident meals, including some prep work when necessary, serving, cleaning up, setting tables, etcetera.
• Performs general housekeeping/laundry tasks and related duties.
• Responsible for reviewing medication records on a daily basis.
• Administers prescribed medications as ordered.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-services.
• Compliant with attendance policy.
• Displays a caring, respectful attitude when addressing residents, family members and co-workers.

Qualifications/General Requirements:

• Experience working with and caring for the elderly population preferred.
• CNA certification not necessary.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Position reports to Resident Care Director or Administrator.
• Must be able to participate in one and two-person transfers/lifts and change resident position to accommodate resident mobility needs.
• Must be able to administer medications and perform medical treatments as ordered by physician.

Benefits:

• 403(b).
• 403(b) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Flexible schedule.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Paid time off.

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