CNA/HHA Part Time

Job Title: Resident Care Associate Department: Resident Care Date Revised: July 2024 Reports To: TCD/RCD/RSD/MMD/DON FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Code: 7109 Harbor; 7010 Trad; 7210 SNF Job Summary: The Resident Care Associate provides the service and care required to each resident in a timely and efficient manner. Principal Duties/Responsibilities: ▪ Provides ongoing supervision of residents’ health related activities; complying with health care instructions explained by health care professionals and promptly and appropriately seeking and obtaining medical attention when needed ▪ Recognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation ▪ Recognizes and reports a resident’s change of condition particularly as it relates to needing more time to deliver care ▪ Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility/transfers, dining) ▪ Participates in functional evaluation and service plan reviews ▪ Removes, launders, folds, and properly returns resident linens and personal laundry ▪ Serves residents food as directed, including feeding skills, if regulations permit ▪ Receives and gives report of on-going shifts by oral and/or written log ▪ Effectively handles resident behavioral expressions ▪ Reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations ▪ Assures resident information is communicated to the staff through the report process and calendar (i.e. appointments, outings, etc.) ▪ Efficiently documents and provides accurate record-keeping as appropriate ▪ Checks all residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, and any continence issues ▪ Uses proper sanitary procedures to wipe tables, and sweep and mop dining room and life enrichment kitchen after meals ▪ Checks on resident rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness; ensures high risk rooms are double checked ▪ Communicates and documents residents’ material needs (i.e. briefs, clothing, toothpaste, pads, etc.) ▪ Measures and accurately records vital signs (temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight and height) where appropriate as per state regulations ▪ Accurately communicates and documents residents’ status ▪ Assesses resident safety/risk in a proactive manner ▪ Effectively communicates with residents, families and friends of residents ▪ Accurately completes incident reports prior to the end of the working day ▪ Participates with Programming staff and residents in daily programs and recreational activities as directed. Utilizes the program staff for assistance and supplies and activity boxes ▪ Responds to emergencies and personal emergency response system and knows when to call for backup ▪ Serves as mentor to new Resident Care Associates ▪ Special projects/assignments as delegated Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification: ▪ Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program ▪ In Rhode Island, all Resident Care Associates must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) ▪ High School education preferred Required Skills/Abilities: ▪ Demonstrates proficiency at reading and understanding a Resident Care Service Plan or assignment (e.g., ADLs and introductory visits) ▪ Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care ▪ Understands the nursing function in assisted living, memory care and/or skilled nursing ▪ Understands quality of care and life objectives ▪ Reviews and demonstrates understanding of the use of Resident Care Standards and Practices with the Resident Care Director/Director of Nursing and/or supervisor ▪ Demonstrates knowledge of Benchmark Standards and Practices ▪ Demonstrates working knowledge of state regulations as they pertain to the job ▪ Has sound working knowledge of policies in the Resident Handbook ▪ Possesses current First Aid, and Heimlich certification, if required by state regulation I ______________________________ have read this job description and understand the duties and responsibilities of the position of Resident Care Associate. I further understand that it is my responsibility to perform my duties consistent with the highest standards of Benchmark Senior Living. ________________________________ _______________ Employee Signature Date ________________________________ _______________ Supervisor’s Signature Date