Resident Care Assistant (RCA) - Assisted Living, Full Time

** Buckner Retirement Services Community: ** Buckner Villas

** Location: ** Austin, TX - Onsite

** Address: ** 11110 Tom Adams Dr, Austin, TX 78753

** Shift: ** 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

** Job Schedule ** : Full Time

We are seeking a Resident Care Assistant to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a Resident Care Assistant, you will play a n important role in performing the services necessary to secure happiness and well-being in our Assisted Living Unit 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: **

• Provides for Residents' personal hygiene including, but not limited to, cleaning bedpans and urinals, administering baths, backrubs, shampoos and shaves, and assisting with showers.
• Provides for activities of daily living including assistance with meals and feeding Residents; ambulates, turns and positions Residents; provides fresh water and nourishment between meals in a timely and accurate manner.
• Appropriately administers douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths.
• Accurately performs I&O; checks vital signs and weight; performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection and post-mortem care.
• Provides for comfort needs of Residents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of ministry.
• Utilizes resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
• Maintains a safe and attractive environment for Residents and co-workers, transports Residents and equipment as appropriate.
• Promptly answers Residents’ call lights and requests.
• Reports observations of Residents to the nurse caring for the Residents to ensure professional assessment immediately.

** What you ’ll bring : **

• High School diploma or GED
• Current Texas CNA License Preferred
• Minimum one-year related experience
• Requires knowledge of and ability to learn how to care for residents' basic needs
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move equipment and other objects.
• Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.

*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.