FT or PT Certified Caregiver
29 days ago
Tucson
Job Description Pay $19.00/hour Full-time and part-time available Must have the following: • Valid ID/Driver’s License and Social Security card or Birth Certificate OR Passport, • Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card (or application number), • Valid CPR/First Aid certification (must be completed in person), • Valid Food Handler’s Card, • Arizona Caregiver Certificate(s) – certified in Personal, Supervisory, and Directed Care Full-time benefits include: • PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay: Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance., • Daily pay: Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings., • Health/Dental Insurance, • 401K with employer match: Plan for your financial future with our 401k program., • Life Insurance: Company paid life insurance, • Short and long-term disability: Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work, • Referral Bonuses: Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards, • Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education with our support The primary responsibility of the Resident Care Assistant (RCA) is to provide physical and psychosocial care to all residents in a manner that promotes dignity, choice, and individuality. The Resident Care Assistant reports to the shift supervisor as well as the Wellness Director. Essential Functions of the Resident Care Assistant • Provides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other wellness department associates as needed., • Works collaboratively with peers and other team members., • Provides assistance with activities of daily living such as with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene (includes: shaving, oral care, nail care, hair care, foot care), toileting, eating, and ambulation/mobility., • Maintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families., • Reports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately., • Utilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility., • Washes residents’ laundry as needed., • Understands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Standard Precautions, OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules., • Documents provision of services on company forms., • Operates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone., • Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs., • Assists residents with personal correspondence/telephone use when requested., • Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or supervisor, as needed., • Conducts room checks and resident rounds., • Monitors for environmental safety hazards., • Respond to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner; Immediately reports such emergencies to the supervisor., • Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations., • Participates in and supports the resident-centered activities program., • Care for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids., • Completes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathroom., • Acts as ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other off-campus visitors., • Copies special paperwork or forms., • Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining room, assist with set-up and clean tables, serve meals, bus tables, etc.)., • Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents, and an understanding of the aging process., • Collaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care and services are provided., • Participates in projects or committees as assigned., • Performs related duties as assigned., • Ability to read, write, and speak in English., • Certification by state approved program, if required., • Satisfactory completion of the company Resident Assistant skills competency checklist., • Be in good physical health and free of communicable diseases; Lifting, bending, and pushing medication cart about residence is required., • Must be able to lift 40 pounds., • Completion of drug testing and criminal background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.