Job Description
Resident Care Technician-Clairemont (on-call/PRN)
About Novellus Living LLC
About the role
What you'll do
- Provides companion care as listed on resident’s plan of care.
- Provides or assists in bathing or showering for thorough cleanliness and hygiene of resident.
- Assists residents in dressing when needed and demonstrates concern for individual privacy while providing resident care.
- Assists residents to schedule medical appointments or other vital services as indicated by the resident’s plan of care.
- May be requested to accompany resident to appointments at the direction of the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Manager, Wellness Nurse, or Director.
- Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care.
- Assists resident with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed by nurse or therapist and ambulates resident according to his/her endurance levels.
- When directed by the plan of care, assists resident to site fitness program or individual planned events.
- Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate physician, physician extender, or supervising nurse.
- May be requested to assist in collecting specimens as directed by the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse.
- Assists with activities, including participating and/or leading activities per Activities Manager and Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse Instructions.
- May assist in resident meal service, based on community needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Adaptability and strong organization and time management skills.
- Excellent resource management, computer, record keeping, interpersonal, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds.
- Flexibility to work when needed, especially evenings, weekends, or early mornings.
- Willingness to adhere to and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
- High school diploma required.
- Six (6) months experience in providing personal care in a residential or long-term care setting preferred.
Assisted Living
San Diego, CA
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