Resident Assistant (RA Assisted Living) - Oakland

Company: Elder Care Alliance
Location: Oakland
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job Description:

Req ID 2
Job Category Clinical Services
Shift Day, Evening, On-Call
Who We Are

An Elder Care Alliance Community

Mercy Retirement & Care Center

Do you enjoy working with seniors? Do you want to work in a setting where you are valued and appreciated? Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a vibrant retirement community located in Oakland. We provide senior assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of health care needs. We pride ourselves on being a person-centered community and value our employees and residents. We are currently hiring.

About This Career Opportunity

A Resident Assistant / Caregiver:

• Provides personal care and services to residents in accordance with resident needs, individual service plans and the philosophy of supportive and resident centered care.
• Helps residents with activities of daily living including personal care, bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom assistance, light housekeeping, and group and individual activities.
• Provides meal and activity escort assistance - walking, wheelchair or walker.
• Documents care through electronic charting.
• Communicates with and responds to residents about their needs.
  This job requires:
  
  • Lifting / pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs. and 100 lbs. with assistance.
  • Frequent standing and walking.
  • Work on weekends and holidays, based on scheduling.
    
    Are You Qualified?
    
    Here's what you need:
    
    • A passion for working with an aging population.
    • Minimum of one year experience working with seniors or be a current CNA, preferably in a long term care environment.
    • Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.
    • Regular attendance and punctuality.
    • Effective English verbal and written communication skills with the ability to successfully work in a multi-cultural environment.
      
      "Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status"

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