Resident Care Assistant in North Chili, NY

Salary Range: $16.25 - $16.55 per hour

Westwood Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Community is hiring Resident Care Assistants!
Under the general direction of the Supervisor-In-Charge, the Resident Care Assistant provides direct personal care and assistance to residents as needed.

The pay range for this opportunity is $16.25 - $16.55 per hour.

Why work for DePaul?

Make a positive difference in someone's life
Supportive work environment
We value diversity
Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
Excellent benefits and competitive wages

Responsibilities

*Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a positive, caring attitude toward all residents, staff and guests
*Assists residents with bathing, personal care and oral hygiene.
*Assists residents with choice of attire and care of clothing.
*Reminds residents of meal times and monitors meal attendance..
*Makes beds daily and changes bedding and linens weekly or as needed.
*Performs rounds on each resident at the beginning and end of each shift.
*Documents and reports all concerns to the supervisor; (i.e. changes in behavior, evidence of illness etc.)
*Assists relatives, guests and visitors as needed or requested. Will also assist with room preparation and welcome of new residents.
*Reminds residents of medication times.
*Attends staff meetings and in-services when requested.
*Keeps scheduled shifts and plans time off in advance with the supervisor.
*Performs housekeeping duties and laundry as scheduled needed or requested.
*Inspects building areas and furnishings for wear and defects, completes maintenance requests.
*Assists with activity programs as requested.
*Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications:

*High School diploma or GED preferred.
*CNA, HHA or PCA certification preferred.
*One year work experience in a care-giving field desired.
*Must be dependable, hardworking and willing to work as part of a team.
*Must have the required references and criminal record check.
*Must have annual TB screening and Health Assessment completed.
*Must be at least 18 years of age.

Desired Qualities

*Warmth, understanding and responsiveness to residents and their demands and reactions.
*Positive feeling for families and visitors, exercising patience and tact.
*Ability to use initiative, judgment and resourcefulness and ability to make decisions.

Please apply with resume via Quick Apply