Resident Care Assistant

Merriment Assisted Living Residence -

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 and Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED

Pay Rate: $12 - $15 per hr. Depending On Experience