Caregiver - Resident Care Assistant RCA
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Buckner Retirement Services
San Angelo, TX, US
Summary
The Resident Care Assistant provides routine personal care services and assists residents with activities of daily living in their home setting. Responsibilities include meal preparation, housekeeping, assisting with mobility, and ensuring the privacy and dignity of all residents.
Job Description
Buckner Retirement Services Community: Baptist Retirement Community
Location: San Angelo, TX - Onsite
Address: 902-903 N Main St, San Angelo, TX 76903
Shift: As Needed
Job Schedule: Occasional
We are seeking a Resident Care Assistant to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents in their home. As a Resident Care Assistant, you will play an important role in all phases of providing routine personal care services and assist with the activities of daily living, that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!
What you'll do:
- Provide personal assistance in the home setting to assist with the activities of daily living.
- Provide or assist with oral/dental care, bathing, grooming, toileting, and/or showering while ensuring the privacy and safety of the client and encouraging the client’s independence.
- Assist the client with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed. Ambulate client as directed in accordance with the client’s endurance level.
- Assist in meal preparation and encourage resident to maintain level of independence. Observe appetite and offer suggestions for dietary planning.
- Respect clients’ rights by knocking on doors before entering rooms, addressing clients by name and appropriate titles. Treat all clients fairly with kindness, dignity and respect.
- Allow/encourage clients to make their own decisions when appropriate to promote independence.
- Respect the property of the facility, employees, clients and guests.
- Report grievances and complaints made by the clients immediately.
- Comply with universal precautions policy at all times.
- Perform routine housekeeping duties for clients.
- Assist client to and from scheduled activities of choice. Encourage clients to participate in activities.
What you’ll bring:
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum one-year related experience
- Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under BMM/Buckner’s insurance policy. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of BMM/Buckner.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
About Buckner Retirement Services:
Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.
As a faith-based nonprofit senior living provider, we don’t just care about what we do or how we do it. We care about why.
Buckner Retirement is filled with passionate people who view their jobs as callings. They’re motivated to serve senior adults with excellence because they see it as part of a greater mission.
And, because Buckner Retirement is part of Buckner International, residents and staff at each senior living community often have opportunities to serve alongside that greater mission.
Residents host shoe drives to collect shoes for vulnerable children across the world, or backpack drives to collect school supplies for foster children down the street. Children and families Buckner serves join residents for holiday gatherings and special events. It’s the kingdom of God working together to serve one another during every season of life.
Founded
1955
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
As a faith-based nonprofit senior living provider, we don’t just care about what we do or how we do it. We care about why.
Buckner Retirement is filled with passionate people who view their jobs as callings. They’re motivated to serve senior adults with excellence because they see it as part of a greater mission.
And, because Buckner Retirement is part of Buckner International, residents and staff at each senior living community often have opportunities to serve alongside that greater mission.
Residents host shoe drives to collect shoes for vulnerable children across the world, or backpack drives to collect school supplies for foster children down the street. Children and families Buckner serves join residents for holiday gatherings and special events. It’s the kingdom of God working together to serve one another during every season of life.
Founded
1955
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas