Summary
The Resident Care Attendant (RCA) is responsible for home services under the direction of the RN/LPN; may deliver routine personal care, perform simple routine procedures that are non-invasive and report unusual findings or concerns to the RN/LPN/Housing Manager. Incorporates and demonstrates the Lake Song philosophy and mission in daily performance of duties.
Job Duties
- The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.
- Assists with resident hygiene, nutrition, activity and treatments.*
- Ensures residents needs and comfort are a priority when providing care.*
- Ensures safety for residents in all situations.*
- Follows policies and procedures of Lake Song Assisted Living.*
- Ensures all documentation is completed on ResDex during each shift.*
- Ensures all paperwork is turned in at end of shift is accurate and complete.*
- Advocates for customers and families, notifies RN on-call appropriately.*
- Attends infection control in-service once a year.*
- Practices and follows infection control standards.*
- Cleans resident rooms and all public areas on a regular basis noting and correcting any unsafe conditions.*
- Ensures proper procedure is used when assisting residents with self-administration of meds.*
- Assumes responsibility in an emergency until RN/911 can be contacted.*
- Attends 75% or more staff meetings and in-services; initials placed on meeting minutes of meetings that are not attended. (Located in Memory Care Med room)*
- Ensures compliance with educational hours yearly.*
- Able to work mandated shifts as required*
- Performs additional duties as time permits (see job task list).*
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED strongly preferred.
- Competency training from Lake Song including return demos, competency testing and testing out on material covered.
- RCA must have 40 hours of orientation including instruction/class room studies. A minimum of 24 hours of shadowing with another RCA is required.
- Medication class requirements for RCA; requires an 8 hour class.
- Resident Care Attendant must record a minimum of 8 hours of educational in-service per calendar year.
- RCA's will be hired contingent upon passing the above no more than 2 attempts.
- Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the residents served by Lake Song. In addition, must be able to report concerns or changes.
- Must be familiar with utilization of computer. Experience in office suite strongly preferred.
Company Benefits Overview
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement, Discounts and Scholarships Programs
- Retirement Plans
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness Program
- Service and Pharmacy Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Holiday Pay