Residential Care Assistant -PRN

Company: Cornerstone Healthcare Group
Location: Longview
Posted on: March 21, 2020

Job Description:

Overview

Who We Are



Cornerstone Healthcare Group, based in Dallas, Texas, was founded in 1990 and provides excellent healthcare services to our patients, residents and their families.

Our employees make a difference, join us so you can too! We pride ourselves on our quality of care, responsive service, and commitment to excellence. We treat each employee, patient and resident like we would a member of our own family, and measure our success by the direct impact we have on improving the quality of life for our employees, patients and residents.



Why Work for Us?



Our facilities offer competitive compensation and benefits, but that is not why our employees come to work for us. As a Cornerstone employee, you are truly a valued contributor to our team. It is no wonder why our employees gave us high scores in both overall satisfaction and employee engagement in our latest Cornerstone Employee Partnership Survey.



Our Core Values are woven into the fabric of our culture and ingrained in our employees and how they perform their jobs every day

Responsibilities

The Resident Care Assistant is responsible for providing resident services, including assistance with personal care, medication reminders, social and recreational activities, meal services, and other tasks as needed to facilitate the continued well being of the resident. He or she must be sensitive to the needs and desires of each resident and make an attempt to improve and enrich their lives.



Responsibilities:

Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents
Reviews resident Service Plans as needed to gain and maintain a familiarity with resident services needs and preferences
Reviews the Staff Communication log and corresponding resident Service Notes on a daily basis for information about changes in resident service needs and/or health conditions
Provides personal services to residents as assigned and as indicated on resident Service Plans
Helps residents with medications and/or treatments as indicated in the medication book and as assigned and allowed by regulation
Responds to calls from the emergency call system in a timely manner
Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures
Helps with meal services as requested, including setting up tables, serving meals, and cleaning up the dining room
Helps maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed
Helps with individual resident and group social/recreational activities as requested and encourages resident participation in activities
Monitors for changes in resident needs, preferences, and/or health status and reports/documents any changes according to established procedures
Responds to emergencies in an appropriate manner as per training received
Reports any abuse, suspected abuse, or alleged abuse to the appropriate supervisor and/or agencies
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to project a professional image
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
Strong organizational skills
Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience with seniors preferred
Must meet in-service training requirements

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