Almavia of Camarillo – Resident Assistant

Almavia of Camarillo – Resident Assistant

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• 6 months or more in long term care, home care or related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience working with seniors or be a current CNA, preferably in a long term care environment.
• Passion, sensitivity and knowledge of working with older adults, the aging process and dementia care are essential.
• Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.
• Effective English verbal and written communication skills.
• Cleared Criminal Record clearance through the Department of Social Services prior to presence in the community.
• Health screening and TB test results not older than 6 months.
• Current First Aid Training and Certifications as per Title 22.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care and services to residents with dementia in accordance with resident needs, individual service plans and the philosophy of supportive and resident centered care.
• Helps residents with activities of daily living including personal care, bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom assistance, light housekeeping, and group and individual activities.
• Provides meal and activity escort assistance – walking, wheelchair or walker.
• Documents care through electronic charting.
• Communicates with and responds to residents about their needs.
• Assists residents with hair care, oral hygiene, skin care, general grooming, toileting, and mobility in a caring and compassionate manner.
• Monitors nourishment, assists with providing meals, meal set-up and between-meal snacks.
• Observes residents for any change in physical or behavioral condition and reports this immediately to Supervisor.
• Effectively uses computerized system to communicate resident status and to document services provided.
• Maintains and assures that resident living area and furnishings are clean and orderly, by making and/or changing beds, tidying apartment clean and removing laundry for washing.
• Reports any equipment or supply needs to the Resident Care Director.
• Practices care and conservation of equipment and supplies to minimize waste.
• Documents any personal supplies used for resident care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months or more in long term care, home care or related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience working with seniors or be a current CNA, preferably in a long term care environment.