Job Description
Pay up to $16.00/hour
Full-time and part-time positions available
At Palm Bay Memory Care, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our
residents through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking
individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences
and who are eager to contribute to a supportive, family-like atmosphere. When
you join Palm Bay Memory Care, you become an integral part of a team that values
making a positive difference every single day. If you are driven by empathy and
excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our welcoming community.
Full-time benefits include:
* PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay: Take advantage of paid time off to
maintain a healthy work-life balance.
* Daily pay: Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and
control over your earnings.
- Health/Dental Insurance
- 401K with employer match: Plan for your financial future with our 401k
program.
- Life Insurance: Company paid life insurance
- Short and long-term disability: Financial security while you recover from an
injury that puts you out of work
- Referral Bonuses: Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards
- Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education with our support
- Employee Assistance Program: Connecting our employees with resources for
handling personal challenges
Summary of Duties of the Resident Care Assistant
The primary responsibility of the Resident Care Assistant (RCA) is to provide
physical and psychosocial care to all residents in a manner that promotes
dignity, choice, and individuality. The Resident Care Assistant reports to the
shift supervisor as well as the Wellness Director.
Essential Functions of the Resident Care Assistant
* Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists
other wellness department associates as needed.
- Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.
- Provides assistance with activities of daily living such as with bathing,
dressing, personal hygiene (includes: shaving, oral care, nail care, hair
care, foot care), toileting, eating, and ambulation/mobility.
* Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents
and families.
* Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical
abuse to licensed staff immediately.
- Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility.
- Washes residents’ laundry as needed.
- Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Standard
Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard,
and follows established infection control procedures, hazardous
communication, and other safety rules.
- Documents provision of services on company forms.
- Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and
telephone.
- Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs.
- Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone use when requested.
- Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition and
cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or supervisor, as needed.
- Conducts room checks and resident rounds.
- Monitors for environmental safety hazards.
- Respond to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner; Immediately reports such
emergencies to the supervisor.
* Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or
emotionally charged situations.
* Follows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding
reported complaints, problems, and concerns.
Non-Essential Functions of the Resident Care Assistant
- Participates in and supports the resident-centered activities program.
- Care for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
- Completes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming,
emptying trash, and cleaning bathroom.
* Acts as ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other
off-campus visitors.
- Copies special paperwork or forms.
- Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining
room, assist with set-up and clean tables, serve meals, bus tables, etc.).
* Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the
residents, and an understanding of the aging process.
* Collaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care
and services are provided.
- Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
- Satisfactory completion of the company Resident Assistant skills competency
checklist.
* Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases; Lifting,
bending, and pushing medication cart about residence is required.
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
- Completion of drug testing and criminal background check upon hire and upon
request of supervisor.
* Experience in Assisted Living preferred.
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There is no greater way to elevate your career than by contributing your passion
and skill to a senior living community. Grace Management, Inc. is committed to
helping nurture a sense of belonging by helping you grow professionally. The
quality of our communities is determined by the quality of our employees.
Job Tags
Daily paid, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Immediate start, Shift work