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Summary

The Resident Care Attendant (RCA) is responsible for home services under the direction of the RN/LPN; may deliver routine personal care, perform simple routine procedures that are non-invasive and report unusual findings or concerns to the RN/LPN/Housing Manager. Incorporates and demonstrates the Lake Song philosophy and mission in daily performance of duties.

Job Duties

• The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.
• Assists with resident hygiene, nutrition, activity and treatments.*
• Ensures residents needs and comfort are a priority when providing care.*
• Ensures safety for residents in all situations.*
• Follows policies and procedures of Lake Song Assisted Living.*
• Ensures all documentation is completed on ResDex during each shift.*
• Ensures all paperwork is turned in at end of shift is accurate and complete.*
• Advocates for customers and families, notifies RN on-call appropriately.*
• Attends infection control in-service once a year.*
• Practices and follows infection control standards.*
• Cleans resident rooms and all public areas on a regular basis noting and correcting any unsafe conditions.*
• Ensures proper procedure is used when assisting residents with self-administration of meds.*
• Assumes responsibility in an emergency until RN/911 can be contacted.*
• Attends 75% or more staff meetings and in-services; initials placed on meeting minutes of meetings that are not attended. (Located in Memory Care Med room)*
• Ensures compliance with educational hours yearly.*
• Able to work mandated shifts as required*
• Performs additional duties as time permits (see job task list).*

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Competency training from Lake Song including return demos, competency testing and testing out on material covered.
• RCA must have 40 hours of orientation including instruction/class room studies. A minimum of 24 hours of shadowing with another RCA is required.
• Medication class requirements for RCA; requires an 8 hour class.
• Resident Care Attendant must record a minimum of 8 hours of educational in-service per calendar year.
• RCA's will be hired contingent upon passing the above no more than 2 attempts.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the residents served by Lake Song. In addition, must be able to report concerns or changes.
• Must be familiar with utilization of computer. Experience in office suite strongly preferred.

Company Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement, Discounts and Scholarships Programs
• Retirement Plans
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness Program
• Service and Pharmacy Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Holiday Pay