Resident Care Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with daily living activities. This includes delivering meals to patients, turning and ambulating patients and providing plenty of fresh water, as well as extra nourishment between meals. Help patients with personal hygiene. Provide patients with bedpans, help with baths, shampoos and showers. Check vital signs and record daily information in the patient’s chart.

Documents objective information related to patient care. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information. Reports to the Charge or Staff Nurse any observations and pertinent information related to the care of the patient. Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements.

Assist the nurses and other staff as needed and perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Pay Rate: $12 - $15 per hr. Depending On Experience