RCFE Resident Life Assistant

Employer: Santa Teresita
Position Type: 40 hours per week. Flexible: Weekdays and weekends, evenings and mornings.

Mission Statement: Our mission is to be “At the Service of the Family for Life”. It is the guiding principle of our organization and includes our values of unwavering commitment and steadfast adherence to the moral and ethical teachings of the Catholic Church.
Santa Teresita further defines this mission to include the following goals:

• Providing a continuum of short and long-term care for the elderly in a compassionate manner.
• Upholding and promoting the dignity of life at all stages in the care we provide and to the families we serve through quality assurance and education.
• Responsible stewardship of healthcare assets in order to provide quality of care.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, associate degree preferred
• At least 20 years of age
• CNA certification preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Active (Serve Safe) State sanitary certification and minimum two hours of job-related continuing education per year
• Valid California drivers license and ability to be insured
• Meet required health screening, TB clearance, and Criminal Record Clearance
• Speak, read and write fluent English with clarity and proficiency

Job Functions:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize, implement and direct scheduled activities of a recreational, physical, educational, social and spiritual nature for residents both in a group and for individuals
• Ensure participation of all residents and that activities offered can be applied to various levels of functioning according to resident ability
• Assist the RCFE Resident Life Coordinator in planning for residents to go off campus for off-campus events
• Perform room visitations and one-on-one activities as required by schedule and/or observed resident need
• Assist the RCFE Resident Life Coordinator with resident council meetings, as required
• Assist the RCFE Resident Life Coordinator in interviewing of residents and creating plan of activities to be incorporated into overall resident care plans
• Keep clear and concise documentation on logs and in resident charts of resident participation in activities as required by state regulations and facility policy.
• Maintain activity spaces and storage areas in a clean, organized and hazard free manner according to state regulations
• Be consistently punctual for set-up for resident activities. Transport residents to assigned locations for activity and encourage residents to participate
• Monitor and supervise residents at all times during activities to ensure resident safety
• Assist in meal service to residents at mealtimes
• Assist and participate in hydration program
• Transport/escort residents to doctor’s appointments, religious and social events
• Adhere to professional dress code that reflects the mission of Santa Teresita with excellent grooming and appearance
• Be knowledgeable and follow all safety procedures and regulations established in the employee handbook and other policies

Working Conditions:

• Spend extensive time outdoor when activities require it
• Assignment to multiple levels of care will vary according to scheduling needs
• Subject to hostile behavior from residents and families
• Ambient temperatures that are higher than 74 F to preserve comfort of residents
• Exposure to chemicals and body fluids
• Extensive mobility throughout 12-acre campus and multiple buildings

Skills and Job Requirements:

• Ability to work flexible hours required, including availability for weekends and holidays
• Ability to supervise several residents at a time for group activities
• Keen awareness and observation skills to identify reportable changes in residents and/or their environment
• Converse with residents in a familiar and respectful manner that engages them in a meaningful way and exhibits patience and tact
• Attend required in-service and other training as required for this position
• Take responsibility and is accountable for his/her actions
• Complete 8 hours of continuing education annually that is pertinent to job requirements

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Ability to lift and/or carry a minimum of 25 pounds alone, and a minimum of 50 pounds in partnered lifting to a height of 5 feet
• Ability to push/pull or move a minimum of 250 pounds for a distance of 5,000 feet
• Ability to reach overhead, bend, squat and crouch
• Ability to stand and walk about for long periods of time.