Resident Care Assistant - Saint Simons Retirement Center

TITLE: Resident Care Assistant

REPORTS TO: Resident Care Supervisor

METHOD OF PAY: Hourly

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The primary purpose of all staff is to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout each section and all shifts. To also provide care to residents with respect to the compliance with our rules of conduct, employment policies, and in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulation that govern the facility to ensure that the highest degree of quality of care is maintained at all times.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with medication administration and documentation per facility policy.
• Review treatment sheets daily and report any changes to the Resident Care Manager/House Manager.
• Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, families, visitors and government agencies as required.
• Provide assistance with the day-to-day functions of the Residents in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the Personal Care Facility.
• Maintain established resident care objectives and standards.
• Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the resident Care Manager/Resident House Manager.
• Assist residents with medication administration under the established procedures for assisting residents with medications.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

• Excellent communication skills written in oral
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions
• Highly focused and strong attention to detail

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and to follow instructions and to accept constructive criticism.
• Must have High School Diploma or its equivalent.

No experience required, but preferred.

On the job training will be provided.