Resident Care Assistant provides direct care to older adults in a continuing care community.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, mobility, and basic nursing care procedures.
- Support nutrition and hydration needs.
- Encourage and promote resident participation in social and recreational activities.
- Observe, assess, and report changes in residents’ condition.
- Document resident care accurately and timely.
- Follow infection-control, safety, privacy, and resident-rights protocols.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Compassionate approach to older adult care.
- Ability to assist with mobility and personal care safely.
- Knowledge of basic nursing care procedures and observation/reporting.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail for documentation.
- Commitment to infection prevention, safety standards, privacy, and ethical resident care.