Resident Care Assistant

ABOUT US:

Amber Grove Place is guided by a single purpose: To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Amber Grove team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION:

Under general supervision, provides assistance in the personal care and protection of the residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Know and understand the vision, purpose, values, and goals of Amber Grove Place.
• Responsible to provide “5 star” customer service to all customers whether in person, via computer, or on the phone.
• Cares for residents in the community, adhering to all facility policies and procedures.
• Provides assistance with resident care, to include:
• cleaning and bathing
• personal hygiene, grooming
• dressing
• bed making and light housekeeping
• assisting with ambulation and transfer
• escorting to activities and other functions
• Report and communicate unusual symptoms and or resident behaviors/problems to medication tech or supervisor.
• Know and understand the principles of Amber Grove Place, including concepts such as the “GRIT" philosophy and the service standards that are integrated into our everyday work culture.
• Be actively involved in providing “5 star” customer service using the “GRIT” philosophy and other tools to do so.
• Monitor the emergency call system for emergency calls and respond appropriately.
• Work with the dining staff and provide general assistance with resident meals and clean-up; may set tables, serve meals, clear tables and straighten dining room.
• Maintains daily chart notes.
• Assists with emergencies, to include fire drills, elopements, etc.
• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program.
• Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-worker.
• Attend all in-service training workshops, seminars, and meetings.
• Promotes and protects the rights of all residents.
• Performs other related essential duties as assigned and requested.
• Keep all information about residents & staff confidential per HIPPA guidelines.
• Follow written policies and procedures pertaining to resident rights as well as residential abuse and mandatory reporting procedure.
• Ability to stay calm and respond appropriately in an emergency.

MINIMUM TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

• High school education, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year caregiving experience preferred.

HOURS:

• AM Shift is 6:45AM-3:00PM.
• PM Shift is 2:45PM-11:00PM.
• 4:00PM-8:00PM Shift
• NOC Shift is 10:45PM-7:00AM.
• 4 days on/2 days off rotation.

CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires First Aid and CPR certification.
• Must receive Criminal record clearance.
• Must receive criminal records clearance from the Department of Justice and FBI.
• Must have health screening and Tuberculosis (T.B) or Chest X-Ray (CXR) clearance.
• Must have illegal drug clearance.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Infectious disease control policies.
• Personal hygiene and cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials.
• Policies and procedures concerning resident care and administering the procedures correctly.
• Record keeping duties that must be performed regarding residents.

Physical Requirements:

• May require the ability to perform basic operation of a personal computer for monitoring emergency calls.
• Ability to operate washers, dryers, and other cleaning equipment and tools.
• Ability to use, interpret various medical and health care equipment and tools including thermometers, wheelchairs, and walkers,
• Must be physically able to exert a small amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to physically support and/or assist residents with transfers and positioning.
• Ability to recognize and differentiate colors, sounds, textures, odors, and forms.

Language and Interpersonal Communication:

• Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents including daily resident charts, bath/laundry charts, medical sheets, and other reports and records.
• Ability to comprehend a variety of reference books and manuals including Physician’s Desk Reference, medical books, etc.
• Ability to prepare resident records, incident reports, daily reports, and other job-related documents using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of grammar, diction and style.
• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, maintain confidentiality of restricted information, and to follow instructions.
• Ability to use and interpret medical terminology and language.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, supervisors, nurses, dietitians, maintenance personnel, coworkers, and the general public verbally and in writing.
• Must have ability to work effectively in a community environment.