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Buckner Retirement Services Community: Westminster Place
Location: Longview, TX - OnsiteÂ
Address: 2201 Horseshoe Lane Longview, TX 75605
Shift: Â 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full Time
We are seeking a Resident Care Assistant to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As a Resident Care Assistant, you will play an important role in performing the services necessary to secure happiness and well-being in our Assisted Living Unit that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!Â
What you'll do:
- Provides for Residents' personal hygiene including, but not limited to, cleaning bedpans and urinals, administering baths, backrubs, shampoos and shaves, and assisting with showers.
- Provides for activities of daily living including assistance with meals and feeding Residents; ambulates, turns and positions Residents; provides fresh water and nourishment between meals in a timely and accurate manner.
- Appropriately administers douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths.
- Accurately performs I&O; checks vital signs and weight; performs sugar and acetone urine testing, specimen collection and post-mortem care.
- Provides for comfort needs of Residents in a timely and accurate manner.
- Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of ministry.
- Utilizes resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
- Maintains a safe and attractive environment for Residents and co-workers; transports Residents and equipment as appropriate.
- Promptly answers Residents’ call lights and requests.
- Reports observations of Residents to the nurse caring for the Residents to ensure professional assessment immediately.
 What you’ll bring:
- High School diploma or GED
- Current Texas CNA License Preferred
- Minimum one-year related experience
- Requires knowledge of and ability to learn how to care for residents basic needs
- Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move equipment and other objects.
- Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.Â
About Buckner Retirement Services:
Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, ​age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.
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