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Episcopal SeniorLife Communities lists this Resident Care Assistant Full-Time Days opportunity in penfield, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Resident Care Assistant Full-Time Days
nPENFIELD, NY (
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nDescription
nEpiscopal SeniorLife Communities Mission:
nWe provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…Life. Inspired Every Day.
nResident Care Assistant Full-Time, Days
nPay Range $18.25 - $20.25 Hourly (Pay information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position.)
n**Generous shift differential offered for evenings, nights, and weekends.
nWhat We Offer:
nEpiscopal SeniorLife Communities is dedicated to its staff, and we show it by providing incredible benefits! Winner of the 2024 Best-in-Class Employer award, ESLC was recognized for its comprehensive approach to benefits, compensation, and employee experience.
nnnYour Health & Well-being:We take care of you. We offer100% employer-paid medical insurance for High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) for single-subscribers.
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nnWe also offer Health Saving Accounts (HSA) withWeekly Employer Contributions.Alternatively, we also offer Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
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nnAdditionally, staff are eligible for dental insurance with orthodontist coverage.
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nn401(K) with Company Match:100% company match on the first 3% of your contributions.
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nnCompetitive Pay Rates:We offer competitive rates that reflect your skills and experience. ESLC processes payroll on a weekly basis.
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nnTuition Assistance:Our tuition assistance program provides financial support for courses and degrees that will help you grow professionally with us.
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nnETO (Earned Time Off):Generous ETO plan that accrues on a weekly basis for use after 90 days of employment.
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nnPaid Holidays:ESLC has six designated holidays and one floating holiday.
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n nAdditionally, ESLC offers voluntary benefits and insurances such as Short-Term Disability, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, and access to Workforce Success Coaches.
nThe resident care assistant will provide personal care services, assistance, support and supervision to residents. The resident care assistant also will provide housekeeping services to residents and assist with activities and food service.
nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
nnnAssist residents with daily grooming, bathing, dressing as needed.
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nnAssist in the development and updating of each resident’s care plan by reporting observations.
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nnProvide ADL assistance to residents
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nnStraighten residents’ apartment daily and make bed.
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nnRespond to all PERS alerts via the R Care System in a timely manner. Make sure phones remain on site and are turned over to a responsible person on each shift.
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nnStrip and remake residents’ bed weekly.
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nnDo personal laundry for residents weekly or as required.
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nnAssist residents with picking up trash and disposing of expired food in the apt.
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nnMonitor changes in residents’ appetite and report to nurse on duty.
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nnServe residents’ meals from kitchen as needed.
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nnAssist in the dining room during meals as needed.
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nnAssist with the activity program, conduct activities as directed by the activity coordinator or assigned by supervisor.
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nnAssure residents get to appointments, activities, and meals.
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nnProvide one-on-one support/visitation to assigned residents as needed.
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nnEncourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities.
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nnEncourage socialization among residents.
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nnCommunicate all pertinent information to other staff in a timely manner.
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nnComplete all documentation by end of shift.
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nnAssist with cleaning as needed.
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nnSuccessfully complete medication certification training unless prior exemption.
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nnComplete all trainings as assigned via online or in-person.
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nnComplete other job duties as assigned.
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n nRequirements
nQUALIFICATIONS:
nnnCertification as a Home Health Aide (HHA) or Personal Care Aide (PCA) is required.
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nnBasic First Aid is also required.
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nnMust possess high school diploma or equivalent with reading, comprehension and writing ability at 12th grade level or higher.
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nnExperience or interest in working with older adults.
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nnStrong team approach to working with other staff.
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nnAbility to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public.
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n nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
nPerforming duties of this job requires lifting, bending, walking and standing. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 50 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
nEpiscopal SeniorLife Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Worksite address
penfield, NY, 14526, US
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