AlmaVia of Camarillo - Resident Assistant

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AlmaVia of Camarillo 1
2500 N Ponderosa Drive 11
Camarillo CA 93010 1
This role pays between $18.58 - $20.06 an hour DOE.

Do you thrive in an environment where meaningful work happens every day? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of older adults?

AlmaVia of Camarillo is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community in the heart of Ventura County, part of the Transforming Age family. We provide exceptional, person-centered care that enhances the quality of life for our residents.

Our Culture of Excellence is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and a commitment to the well-being of both our residents and our team members. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and compassion drive everything we do. We offer competitive pay and benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), PTO, and much more!

Our Resident Assistant/Caregiver:

- Provides personal care and services to residents with dementia 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.

- Assists residents with hair care, oral hygiene, skin care, general grooming, toileting, and mobility in a caring and compassionate manner.

- Monitors nourishment, assists with providing meals, meal set-up and between-meal snacks.

- Observes and documents, and reports any change in residents' physical or behavioral condition.

- Effectively uses computerized system to communicate resident status and to document services provided.

- Maintains and ensures that resident living area and furnishings are clean and orderly, by making and/or changing beds, tidying apartment clean and removing laundry for washing.

- Reports any equipment or supply needs to the Resident Care Director.

- Ensures proper care of equipment and supplies.

- Documents any personal supplies used for resident care.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

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What you need to succeed:

- At least 18 years of age.

- 6 months or more in long term care, home care or related field preferred.

- Minimum of one year experience working with seniors or be a current CNA, preferably in a long term care environment.

- Knowledge and experience working with older adults, the aging process and dementia care.

- Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems

- Effective English verbal and written communication skills.

- Current First Aid Training and Certifications (per CA Title 22 regulations).

- Background check, drug screen, and other pre-employment screenings (Physical, Fingerprint, TB Test) may be required per state/local guidelines.