Resident Care Technician (Senior Living)- PRN/Standby

Novellus Cypresswood is looking for 2 hourly (stand-by/ PRN) Resident Care Technician provides personal care, companion care, nursing assistance and other assigned tasks to residents. Duties and assignments may be adjusted at the discretion of the Resident Care Coordinator/ Director based on an evaluation of resident needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides companion care as listed on resident’s plan of care.
• Provides or assists in bathing or showering for thorough cleanliness and hygiene of resident.
• Assists residents in dressing when needed and demonstrates concern for individual privacy while providing resident care.
• Assists residents to schedule medical appointments or other vital services as indicated by the resident’s plan of care.
• May be requested to accompany resident to appointments at the direction of the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Manager, Wellness Nurse, or Director.
• Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care.
• 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.
• Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate physician, physician extender, or supervising nurse.
• May be requested to assist in collecting specimens as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse.
• Assists with activities, including participating and/or leading activities per Activities Manager and Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse Instructions.
• May assist in resident meal service, based on community needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Adaptability and strong organization and time management skills.
• Excellent resource management, computer, record keeping, interpersonal, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds.
• Flexibility to work when needed, especially evenings, weekends, or early mornings.
• Willingness to adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
• High school diploma required.
• Six (6) months experience in providing personal care in a residential or long-term care setting preferred.

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