JOB DESCRIPTION

Resident Care Specialist

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. The Resident Care Specialist will follow any other instructions and perform any other duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Department: Assisted Living

Reports to: Villa Manager

Status: Non-Exempt

Description

The Resident Care Specialist will direct the resident care in a manner to safely meet resident needs in compliance with federal, state, local, and home office requirements. The Resident Care Specialist will work as a team member with all departments to create a universal worker atmosphere to assure residents receive optimal care.

Responsibilities

* Provides personal care to enhance resident function and wellbeing as needed (i.e. bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.).

* Assists in the daily activities program and ensure resident involvement.

* Serves meals to residents according to home office policies.

* Maintains a clean and odor-free environment for the residents.

* Assists with special events as requested, including quarterly parties, support groups, and outings.

* Greets visitors with a positive attitude and a smile.

* Gathers, washes, and distributes resident laundry.

* Ensures quality customer service to the residents, families, staff, and all customers the house serves.

* Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care to all residents.

* Fosters self-respect and a feeling of worth in each resident by consistent kindness, understanding, and patience in their care.

* Organizes and maintains all records necessary.

* Uses proper care of equipment and waste disposal procedures in accordance with home office policies and procedures.

* Consistently work cooperatively with residents, staff, volunteers, and families to ensure residents are receiving the best quality care.

* Attends and participates in continuing education programs designed to keep abreast of changes in the profession.

* Participates in in-service training classes as required.

* Observes all community policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety, infection control, residents’ rights, and those contained in the employee handbook and nursing policy and procedure manual.

* Maintains the confidentiality of all protected health information whether electronic, written, or oral exposed to either during the course of assigned duties or as a result of an incidental disclosure.

* Applies the minimum necessary standard in all matters related to residents’ protected health information.

Position Requirements

* High school graduate or equivalent required.

* 18 years of age required.

* Caregiving experience required.

* CNA license preferred.

* Dementia care experience preferred.

* A strong desire to serve the elderly required.

* Able to follow written and oral directions.

* Ability to work independently.

* Demonstrate dependability, cooperation, and interest in the care of the elderly.

* Possess the ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, and visitors.

* Pass background check before and during employment, as defined by Christian Horizons’ background check policy, with no disqualifications by committing or attempting to commit one or more of the offenses defined within.

* Covid and Flu Vaccine Required Upon Hire

Work Environment

The employee is exposed to:

* Hazardous chemicals including, but not limited to, disinfectants, cleansers, soap, etc.

* Blood/body fluids as required providing resident care.

* Microbial bacteria and other infectious agents essential to the care of the resident.

Physical/Emotional/Mental Demands

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

* Sit, stand and walk frequently.

* Push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders occasionally.

* Use hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulation.

* Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs. Frequently lift up to 10 lbs.

* Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mission and Values

Christian Horizons exists to Honor God, by providing a continuum of excellent care and support services, primarily for the older adults.

* As Christians, our actions and conduct will reflect biblical standards for morality, ethics, and ministry values.

* The needs of those we serve will be our first priority, and we will strive to promote independence and dignity for all.

* We value our employees and recognize they our most important resource.

* We will be careful stewards our resources.

* We will involve our sponsors and supporters in our ministry.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Memory care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CNA Certification (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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