Viva Senior Living is hiring: Resident Care Associate 3rd Shift in Winchester

POSITION TITLE: Resident Care Associate
DEPARTMENT: Nursing
REPORTS TO: Resident Care Director
POSITION SUMMARY: 3rd Shift

The essential functions of the job for the Resident Care Associate requires, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior Living to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state, and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
• Must have completed the Personal Care Aide Course per Pennsylvania regulations.
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide direct care to residents and contribute to continuity of care and effective communication by reporting care provided and changes in the resident's condition to the Resident Care Director immediately.
• Assisting residents with lifts, moves, and transports, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
• Responds to inquiries relating to requests from residents, visitors, and other personnel promptly and courteously within given time frames and established policy.
• Is knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provides support to the residents according to their care plan.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors promoting a homelike environment.
• Fully understands all aspects of residents’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse.
• Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Viva Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer.