Resident Assistant - Day Shift (Memory Care)

Company: Covia, a Front Porch partner
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

The Resident Assistant will be primarily responsible for the caring for residents with dementia. Provides quality health and wellness care to the residents of Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care. Ensures that nursing care remains in accordance with the community's standards of practice and regulatory requirements at all times.ResponsibilitiesThe Resident Assistant assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities.Records and reports changes in residents eating habits to supervisorThe Resident Assistant may assist in preparation of meals and will help serve meals.Provide light housekeeping and cleaningInteracts with residents and families/responsible parties and staff; answers questions, gives direction and supportActs as a mandatory reporter for all suspected abuse situations and complies with all HIPAA standards of practiceThe Resident Assistant performs any other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively with staff, colleagues and supervisorsMust be able to participate in meetings as necessaryAbility to read, speak well and be understood in the English languageComputer literacyEducation and QualificationsGeriatric experience or current California CNA certification desired but not requiredCurrent BLS or CPR certification desired but can be provided by the communityHigh school diploma or equivalentAt least 6 months experience as a CNA in acute or geriatric care setting desired but not requiredBilingual ability preferred but not requiredPI172649025

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