Resident Care Assistant - Part-Time

Responsible for performing a variety of duties related to health care, services, and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) which promote, enhance, and maintain resident health and independence. Complies with established policies and procedures. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a licensed CNA, LPN, or RN and under the general direction of the Director of Nurses. Part-Time Resident Care Assistant: (11: 00am to 7: 30pm) Pay: $14.61/hour PLUS Weekend Differential of an extra $1.50/hour! Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Demonstrates competency with equipment and skills to perform daily routine non-clinical resident care and other tasks safely. Follows work assignments as scheduled. Reports to the charge nurse any changes in the residents appearance / condition, general health and/or welfare on a daily basis. Assists residents with meals to include: setting up trays, delivering trays to rooms, following meal ticket recommendations, feed assisting in dining rooms, and providing fluids and snacks. Provides additional in-room hydration (passing water and ice) and ensures liquids are within reach of the resident. Provides a neat and clean environment. Makes beds and ensures rooms are arranged in a safe manner. Observes environment for potential fall hazards and suggests interventions to charge nurse for prevention. Answers call lights timely. Assists with preparing for and transporting residents to special functions, activities, and beauty shop. Observes and follows residents rights of dignity, respect, and privacy. Reports potential signs or actual signs of abuse or neglect of resident care as a Virginia Mandated Reporter. Understands emergency policies and be able to carry out and follow directions in an actual emergency. Follows infection control practices per facility policies and procedures. Provides redirection for residents needing it. Maintains HIPPA regulations and confidentiality for residents and co-workers. Follows all personnel policies of Bedford County Nursing Home. Understands the progressive Bedford County disciplinary process. Performs other duties as directed and assigned by supervisor or the Director of Nursing. Participates in employee meetings and training as needed. Will be required to attend mandatory in-services as scheduled. Performs special projects as assigned. Meets attendance requirements and maintains the highest level of dependability. Will work assigned schedule and will be responsible for clocking in and out accurately. Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, and reprioritizes work as necessary. Qualifications: Education/Experience: Must be 18 years old or older. Knowledge/Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of residents, families, and staff. Certifications/Licenses: Not Applicable Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. This is not an employment contract and does not alter any employee at-will status. Bedford County, VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bedford County is a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer. We are committed to implementing nationally recognized best practices in recruiting, hiring, and retaining highly skilled and dependable Veterans. The V3 Program is an official Commonwealth of Virginia Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia ( 2.2-2001.2).