Resident Care Associate - NOC Shifts
Company: Eskaton Properties, Inc.
Location: Roseville
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
DescriptionCertified in 2022 as "A Great Place to Work," Eskaton
is a nonprofit senior services provider that has proudly served
older adults for over 50 years. With dozens of communities
throughout Northern California, Eskaton is a great place to join
and build a solid career with. In addition to competitive pay and
comprehensive benefits, Eskaton employees have the opportunity to
make a real difference in the community and in the lives they
touch.
At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means
that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work
with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the
aging spectrum.
Position Summary:
The Resident Care Associate (RCA) provides personal care, companion
care, nursing assistance and other assigned tasks to residents
living in Eskaton communities. The Resident Care Associate duties
include direct resident care, assisting in daily living activities,
grocery or personal shopping, errands and other domestic tasks as
well as documentation of care provided. Duties and assignments may
be adjusted at the discretion of the Resident Care Coordinator,
Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse based on an evaluation
of resident needs
The starting salary for this position ranges from $18.00 to
$21.86/hour.
Position Responsibilities include:
* Provides companion care which can include reading, visiting,
answering personal correspondence, assisting with bill paying or
other tasks as listed on resident's plan of care.
* Provides or assists in bathing or showering for thorough
cleanliness and hygiene of resident.
* Makes beds, straightens rooms, and keeps resident care area in an
organized manner.
* Assists residents in dressing when needed and demonstrates
concern for individual privacy while providing resident care.
* Can be responsible for preparing light meals at the direction of
the resident when noted on resident's plan of care.
* Assists residents to schedule medical appointments or other vital
services as indicated by the resident's plan of care. May accompany
resident to appointments at the direction of the Resident Care
Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, Wellness Nurse, or Executive
Director.
* Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and
demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in
providing care.
* Assists resident with simple range of motion or other exercises
as directed by nurse or therapist and ambulates resident according
to his/her endurance levels. When directed by the plan of care,
assists resident to site fitness program or individual planned
events.
* Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate
physician, physician extender, or supervising nurse.
* Collects specimens as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator,
Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse,.
* Assists with activities, including participating and/or leading
activities per Activity Director and Resident Care Coordinator,
Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse Instructions.
Qualifications
Education:
High school graduate or G.E.D. preferred. Proficient ability to
communicate orally and in writing in the English language.
Training and Experience:
Six (6) months experience in providing personal care in a
residential or long term care setting preferred. Valid/current
first aid certification.
Job Knowledge:
Knowledge in performing personal care services in a residential
environment. Ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with
the appropriate responses. Ability to work effectively as part of a
healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek
supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and be able
to follow both verbal and written instructions.
The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer,
pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check,
drug test, COVID test, TB screen test and health screen.
Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity,
sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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