Caregivers Needed ASAP- Sign On Bonus Available!

JOB SUMMARY The Resident Care Associate (RCA) provides personal care, companion care, nursing assistance and other assigned tasks to residents living in Reutlinger 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. II. JOB RELATIONSHIPS Responsible to: Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, Wellness Nurse Workers Supervised: None Interrelationships: All staff within the Reutlinger community, vendors, residents, and visitors. III. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Direct Resident Care A. 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. B. Provides or assists in bathing or showering for thorough cleanliness and hygiene of resident. C. Makes beds, straightens rooms, and keeps resident care area in an organized manner. D. Assists residents in dressing when needed and demonstrates concern for individual privacy while providing resident care. E. Can be responsible for preparing light meals at the direction of the resident when noted on resident’s plan of care. F. 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. G. Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care. H. 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. I. Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate physician, physician extender, or supervising nurse. J. Collects specimens as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse,. K. May deliver meal trays from Dining Room or assist resident to the Dining Room. L. Assists residents with personal laundry including any dry cleaning. M. Follows prescribed Reutlinger emergency protocol and policies. N. Completes weights for each resident as noted on plan of care. O. Provides respite services for spouses, and/or other family members. P. Assists with activities, including participating and/or leading activities per Activity Director and Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse instructions. Documentation A. Accurately documents care or services provided to residents including the documentation of reportable resident problems. All reportable problems are to be immediately directed to the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, Wellness Nurse, or Executive Director as appropriate. B. Maintains required documentation procedures required by RCFE rules and regulations. Uses accurate medical terminology. Corporate Compliance A. As an employee of Reutlinger, fully complies with all provisions in the Corporate Compliance Policy. Full compliance with the policy is a condition of employment with Reutlinger. HIPAA Compliance A. As an employee of Reutlinger, fully complies with all provisions in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Full compliance with these policies is a condition of employment with Reutlinger.