Resident Care Assisting Aide - Waterbury, United States - Southmayd Home, Inc.

Description

Resident Care Assisting Aide

Must be available to work weekends and holidays First Shift 7a-12p and second shift 5p-11p available
Available options for job growth

Description:
Provides assistance with activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting.


Status:
Non-exempt; hourly


Supervisor:
RN Supervisor


Essential Functions

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living as needed, in a respectful manner that supports the residents' rights and dignity.
• Prepare and serve juice/snacks; deliver meal trays to residents who are unable to eat in the dining room. Ensure that water pitchers are full on all three floors.
• Check on residents often during shift and assist as needed; observe for changes in physical condition and behavior and report to the Resident Care Head Aide.
• Respond to resident calls for assistance.
• Make beds, change linens.
• Assist residents with bathing.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and disasters including but not limited to fires, floods, and power outages in a calm and appropriate manner.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as required, to support our mission of providing, "to selfsufficient women over the age of 60, a residence that is safe and nurturing in a familylike atmosphere".
• Attends inservices and trainings as requested.
• Complies with the resident's Bill of Rights.
• Maintains residents' confidentiality and respects privacy; treats residents with dignity and respect at all times.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrates sound judgement in making decisions, prioritizing tasks and solving issues.
• Presents a friendly, caring image with residents, families and guests.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, or evenings.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and minimum of one year's experience in the care of the elderly is preferred /or completion and certification as a Certified nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and habits, ability to multitask.
• Must speak and understand English; must be able to hear and respond to pages.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Pay:
$16.50 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)
• Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location:
In person