Resident Assistant/ Med Tech

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Employer

The Renaissance, LLC

Start Date

October 1, 2014

Location

Due West, South Carolina

Position Description

The Renaissance, LLC is seeking to hire 12 new staff members for a new memory care facility in Due West SC.

Shift/Work Days: 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am. 12hr. Shifts
6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am 8 hr. Shifts

Minimum Requirements of Employer:

Experience: Prior experience in the medical field preferred but not required..

Qualifications: 1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must be able to read, write and speak English
3. Must be able to read, understand and comply with instructions.
4. Must be in good physical and mental health as evidenced by physical exam and medical history.
5. Must be neat and clean in appearance.
6. Must display ability to be patient, kind, tactful, caring, compassionate, and understanding of residents.
7. Must not have any prior convictions of elder or child abuse or any violation that would endanger residents’ well-being or safety.
8. Must be able to stand for long periods/ sit for long periods
9. Must be willing to work Overtime
10. Must be able to successfully complete all state and community required training
11. Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff members, administration, families, and residents.
12. Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
13. Must pass Criminal background check and TB test is required by law.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Job:

1. Assist residents with activities of daily living as defined in the Individual Care Plan, as well as promote self-care and independence of all residents.
2. Assist with all duties, including: housekeeping(making beds, laundry of clothing and linens, general cleaning duties); resident’s personal hygiene(bathing, washing/combing hair, brushing teeth, clipping nails, dressing, etc.); dietary (assist with serving, etc.); transportation and activities as defined in the Individual Care Plan, or as needed by the resident.
3. Assist with Medication Monitoring including management and administration (when properly trained).
4. Properly document required information in resident’s files/charts.
5. Attend/ Complete in-service programs as required by DHEC Regulation 61-84 and community.
6. Assess resident’s mental and physical status on daily basis and report to proper channels any concerns or changes.
7. Adhere to DHEC Regulation 61-84
8. Adhere to all Policies and Procedures outlined by The Renaissance
9. Follow and complete all parts of the QI Program
10. Demonstrate knowledge of Disaster Plan for The Renaissance, LLC and follow plan when appropriate.
11. Follow posted work schedule and be willing to assist when additional needs are identified.
12. Display a positive attitude, willingness to assist all individuals (residents as well as other staff members) and respect the residents, visitors, and other staff members.
13. Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
14. At the Beginning of the shift, read communication book and initial after reading
15. Complete task sheets and turn at the end of the shift
16. Keep a current phone number on file with administration
17. Comply with dress code
18. Complete rounds with outgoing shift
19. Acknowledge all resident’s guess and staff
20. Assist residents to and from dining room at the scheduled meal times
21. Ensure that clock-in, clock-out, and take required breaks
22. Notify supervisor immediately following a work-related injury
23. Ensure that resident hygiene are maintain at all times

Required Experience

Prior experience in the medical field preferred but not required. Prior experience working with individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia a plus.

Application Deadline

October 1, 2014

How to Apply

Please apply in person at
5 Dr Frank Pressly Drive
Due West SC 29639
* No Phone Calls Please