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The Retreat At Covington lists this Resident Care Associate opportunity in covington, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Description:
The Retreat at Covington is looking for Resident Care Associates to join our team!
Shift Details:
Mon-Fri;
Every other weekend required
The Resident Care Associate reports directly to the Family Experience Director, Pearl Director or the Assistant Family Experience Director.
PURPOSE:
The Resident Care Associate is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services to a consistent group of residents and their families in our assisted living and
Memory care neighborhoods. This role includes providing hands on care, physical and emotional support as outlined in each resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP) while maintaining a safe, comfortable home like environment. The Resident Care Associate is responsible for demonstrating all elements of wellness, remaining in accordance with federal, state and local standards and regulations and Phoenix policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates in the development of the Personalized Service Plans and updates;
attends service plan review meetings with families as requested
Follows the hydration schedule established for the residents is maintained during the shift
Completes resident meal attendance sheets have been completed and any resident who has not dined in the dining room has been provided room service and / or accounted for.
Knows and complies with all resident rights
Initiates, assigns, and assist with activities, as appropriate
Check all assigned residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, any continence issues and change in condition
Uses proper sanitary procedures and universal precautions
Checks on assigned resident rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness and takes appropriate action;
ensures high risk roomsare double checked
Assist with conducting laundry rooms, common areas – including bathrooms – checks for cleanliness and any exposed hazardous chemicals;
and takes appropriate action (i.E. contacting housekeeping, personally cleaning the room, securing the chemicals)
Completes all ADLs for assigned residents according to the resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP)
Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly & immediately;
takes appropriate action including resetting call bells
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION
High School education preferred and may be required by the state
Previous experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
Must be at least 18 years of age to perform the personal care aspects of the RCA position
Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry, Dementia care or Skilled Nursing. CNA Certified is preferred but not required.
Must be CPR & 1st Aid Certified
Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times
Requirements:
See principle duties and responsibilities & educational requirements.
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Worksite address
covington, LA, 70433, US
Who can apply
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