Resident Care Attendant (RCA) - Lake Song - casual .4 FTE evenings 5 hour shift - Mille Lacs Health System : Job Details

SummaryThe Resident Care Attendant (RCA) is responsible for home services under the direction of the RN/LPN; may deliver routine personal care, perform simple routine procedures that are non-invasive and report unusual findings or concerns to the RN/LPN/Housing Manager. Incorporates and demonstrates the Lake Song philosophy and mission in daily performance of duties.Job Duties* The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.* Assists with resident hygiene, nutrition, activity and treatments.** Ensures residents needs and comfort are a priority when providing care.** Ensures safety for residents in all situations.** Follows policies and procedures of Lake Song Assisted Living.** Ensures all documentation is completed on ResDex during each shift.** Ensures all paperwork is turned in at end of shift is accurate and complete.** Advocates for customers and families, notifies RN on-call appropriately.** Attends infection control in-service once a year.** Practices and follows infection control standards.** Cleans resident rooms and all public areas on a regular basis noting and correcting any unsafe conditions.** Ensures proper procedure is used when assisting residents with self-administration of meds.** Assumes responsibility in an emergency until RN/911 can be contacted.** Attends 75% or more staff meetings and in-services; initials placed on meeting minutes of meetings that are not attended. (Located in Memory Care Med room)** Ensures compliance with educational hours yearly.** Able to work mandated shifts as required** Performs additional duties as time permits (see job task list).*Required Education and Experience* High School diploma or GED strongly preferred.* Competency training from Lake Song including return demos, competency testing and testing out on material covered.* RCA must have 40 hours of orientation including instruction/class room studies. A minimum of 24 hours of shadowing with another RCA is required.* Medication class requirements for RCA; requires an 8 hour class.* Resident Care Attendant must record a minimum of 8 hours of educational in-service per calendar year.* RCA's will be hired contingent upon passing the above no more than 2 attempts.* Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the residents served by Lake Song. In addition, must be able to report concerns or changes.* Must be familiar with utilization of computer. Experience in office suite strongly preferred.