Resident Care Assistant- Day/Swing Shift

Description

Join the Fun, Heart-Filled Team at Amber Grove Place!

Are you the kind of person who works hard, laughs often, and leads with compassion? Amber Grove Place is looking for Caregivers and Medication Techs who love making a difference just as much as they love having fun. Our residents are truly amazing—and they deserve the very best. If you’re ready to bring your energy, your heart, and your dedication to a community that feels like family, we’d love to meet you!

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.

Requirements

MINIMUM TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

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

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.