Resident Care Assistant
(STNA Training Class offered)
Village Care Center, a BLC community, located on The Village@Erlanger campus, is a non-profit, faith-based organization committed to our Mission of: Using the ministry of Jesus Christ as our model and providing quality of life options to assist adults 55+ to remain active by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Join us in carrying out our Vision of: People Matter. Life Is Precious. Make Someone’s Life Better.
The purpose of this position is to provide delivery of assistive services. This includes; but is not limited to, maintaining the resident’s room in a tidy, orderly condition with respect to the individual resident’s rights and preferences, serving resident meals and nourishments, collecting meal trays at end of meal, providing medication reminders as well as meal, denture, bathing reminders as indicated, and completing any required documentation. Reporting unusual occurrences for each resident to the Independent Living Director and assisting with other tasks as assigned.
1. Consistently model and demonstrate excellence in customer service, with a constant focus on person-centered care/services delivery.
2. Delivers non-direct care tasks as described on each resident’s plan and as directed per standards.
3. Maintains the residents’ rooms in a tidy, orderly condition with respect to residents’ individual rights and preferences.
4. Assists with taking meal orders and serving meals as needed.
5. Provide medication reminders.
6. Carry keys, cell phone and pager and respond to resident calls as needed.
7. Provide denture reminders.
8. Performs walking rounds and safety checks on all Residents.
9. Cleaning and security duties as assigned by shift.
10. Provides meals reminders.
11. Assists with working at Reception Desk to relieve Receptionist for their breaks.
12. Stand by assist supervision for showers as indicated.
13. Laundry (Residents personals as well as linens and towels as indicated).
14. Change bed sheets, make bed as indicated.
15. Completes all tasks as directed.
16. Reports any unusual occurrences (incidents), signs, symptoms, complaints or observations.
17. Documents as required per facility policy; including, but not limited to:
§ Resident’s non-direct care delivery
18. Reports any allegation of abuse, neglect, exploitation or misappropriation per facility policy.
19. Follows the policies and procedures of the facility.
20. Assists with the orientation of new employees as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to apply principles of customer service. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel. Demonstrates the ability to utilize appropriate judgement. Ability to communicate well through speech, written word and body language to denote approval or displeasure. Ability to summarize and synthesize information and communicate the message to others. Ability to foster teamwork.
Why choose a career with Baptist Life Communities?
As the largest provider of housing, healthcare, and a variety of beneficial services for the 55+ community in Northern Kentucky, BLC unwaveringly makes a positive impact on our community, to include our service participants, as well as our team. We offer the following benefits, and more, to our employees:
· Paid Time Off (PTO)
· Same Day Pay. Pay/Activ allows access to earned wages during the pay period, prior to pay day.
· “Engage” Program -receive points for completing training, working scheduled shifts and more! Points convert to monthly cash payouts!
· Free meals for employees* (*ask HR for more details)
· Ongoing educational and growth opportunities.
· Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
· Insurance: 3 Medical Plans to choose from: Vision Plan and Dental Plan
· 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous Employer Contribution
· Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and access to Supplemental Insurance
· Discounts on Services. BLC is able to offer service discounts through our Group Purchasing Contract and as a result, YOU can start saving money on the following services:
- Water Delivery
- Cellular Service
- Computers, Printers, Cameras, TV’s and other tech products
- Paint, Stains and Supplies at Sherwin Williams
- Orkin Pest Control
- HPS Travel Program
- Rental Cars
Baptist Life Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BLC affords equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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