FT or PT Resident Care Assistant - 2nd Shift

divh2FT Or PT Resident Care Assistant - 2nd Shift/h2pPay $20.00/hour/ppPrior healthcare experience is a must/ppFull-time and part-time 2nd shift available/ppMust be AZ Caregiver Certified, AED, First Aid and CPR Certified, and fingerprint card/ppInspirations of Mesa is looking for a dedicated Resident Care Assistant. Make a difference, apply today!/ppAt Inspirations of Mesa, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences and who are eager to contribute to a supportive, family-like atmosphere. When you join Inspirations of Mesa, you become an integral part of a team that values making a positive difference every single day. If you are driven by empathy and excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our welcoming community./ppFull-time benefits include:/pulliPTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay/liliDaily pay/liliHealth/Dental Insurance/lili401K with employer match/liliLife Insurance/liliShort and long-term disability/liliReferral Bonuses/liliTuition Reimbursement/liliEmployee Assistance Program/li/ulpSummary of Duties of the Resident Care Assistant/ppThe 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./ppEssential Functions of the Resident Care Assistant/pulliProvides all necessary care and services to assigned residents and assists other wellness department associates as needed./liliWorks collaboratively with peers and other team members./liliProvides 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./liliMaintains professional demeanor at all times when interacting with residents and families./liliReports any suspected or witnessed instances of verbal, mental, or physical abuse to licensed staff immediately./liliUtilizes safe transfer techniques when assisting residents with mobility./liliWashes residents laundry as needed./liliUnderstands and uses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Standard Precautions, OSHAs Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens standard, and follows established infection control procedures, hazardous communication, and other safety rules./liliDocuments provision of services on company forms./liliOperates designated medical equipment, copy, scan, fax machines, and telephone./liliEscorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs./liliAssists residents with personal correspondence/telephone use when requested./liliObserves and reports changes in residents physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Wellness Director or supervisor, as needed./liliConducts room checks and resident rounds./liliMonitors for environmental safety hazards./liliRespond to emergencies in a prompt and calm manner; Immediately reports such emergencies to the supervisor./liliUses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations./liliFollows-up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns./li/ulpNon-Essential Functions of the Resident Care Assistant/pulliParticipates in and supports the resident-centered activities program./liliCare for sensory enhancement devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids./liliCompletes housekeeping tasks such as bed-making, linen changes, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning bathroom./liliActs as ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other off-campus visitors./liliCopies special paperwork or forms./liliAssists 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.)./liliDemonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents, and an understanding of the aging process./liliCollaborates with associates in other departments to assure necessary care and services are provided./liliParticipates in projects or committees as assigned./liliPerforms related duties as assigned./liliAttends and participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services./li/ulpKnowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience/pulliAbility to read, write, and speak in English./liliSatisfactory completion of the company Resident Assistant skills competency checklist./liliBe in good physical health and free of communicable diseases; Lifting, bending, and pushing medication cart about residence is required./liliMust be able to lift 40 pounds./liliCompletion of drug testing and criminal background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor./liliExperience in Assisted Living preferred./li/ulpEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor./p/div