Residential Care Facility Cook jobs in Butte, MT

CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES

OF THE FLATHEAD NATION

PO BOX 278

PABLO MT 59855

(406) 675-2700

PERSONNEL OFFICE FAX: (406) 226-2562

WEBSITE ADDRESS: csktribes.org

E-mail melanie.piedalue@cskt.org

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TITLE: Residential Care Aide (1 or more positions)

LOCATION: Tribal Health Department (Polson)

This is a 24/7 facility. Shifts available: Day, Evening, and Night Shifts.

SALARY: Level 1 - $14.05 - $17.56 per hour, may be employed under contract

Level 2 - $14.24 - $16.36

Level 3 - $15.28 - $17.56

CLOSING DATE: Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. (MST)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful

applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6)

month probationary period.

Resident Care Aides (RCA) performs routine services for residents living in an Assistive Living facility including

assistance with bathing, grooming, ambulation and management of personal belongings. The RCA must meet all training,

licensure and certification requirements (first aid, CPR, Dementia Care, training available from CSKT Tribal Health) and

perform additional duties when approved by the Assisted Living Nurse Manager.

Resident Care Aids Duties (100% of the time):

The RCA is responsible to assist residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, dressing, ambulating, and

bathing. The RCA also communicates with family and participates in activities at the Assistive Living facility or other

community activities as appropriate. RCAs will address residents’ needs with respect and attention to safety. Actively

engage with residents through conversation and companionship. Engage with residents in a manner that promotes their

independence and maintains their dignity. RCAs will report any unusual incidents or behaviors to their supervisor’s

promptly.

Personal Care Duties: RCAs will assist residents with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing,

grooming, dressing, eating and using the bathroom. Provide stand by assistance with ambulation and transferring from a

chair to table etc. RCA may be required to reposition residents every 2 hours or as needed. RCAs will encourage residents

to do daily exercises as appropriate. RCAs may be asked to provide medication reminders to residents as determined by

the licensed medical staff.

House Keeping Duties: The RCA will clean and service the resident’s rooms and common areas, arranges furniture and

equipment in an orderly fashion, and keep utility rooms and storage rooms neat, orderly and sufficiently stocked. The

RCA maintains housekeeping equipment in a clean and safe manner.

1) The RCA is responsible for cleaning and general housekeeping of the Assisted Living facility and for ordering

certain supplies. RCAs understand infection control measures for handling of equipment, supplies and linens.

Duties will include but not limited to the following:

a. Vacuuming

b. Sweeping/mopping

c. Dishwashing

d. Sanitizing the bathroom

e. Tidying the rooms, the resident utilized

f. Taking out trash

g. Making the beds

h. Etc.

Launderer Duties: The RCA washes, dries and cares for facility linens and residents clothing. The RCA will maintain the

linen inventory and order linens as necessary.

1) The RCA is responsible for washing, drying, folding and storing facility linens and resident personal clothing

items.

2) The RCA understands infection control measures for handling of linens and equipment.

3) The RCA will report necessary maintenance to their supervisor.

Meal Prep: The RCA will assist in preparing scheduled meals, serve food, prepare salads, dish appropriate servings,

receives tableware following meals to wash and store, help maintain records as requested and perform other related duties.

The RCA may at times be asked to cook but, cooking will not be their main duty.

1) The RCA will prepare food in a sanitary manner.

2) The RCA will plate food that is appetizing in appearance.

3) The RCA will help in avoiding food waste and properly care for equipment.

4) The RCA should be familiar with following a menu to cook variety of foods in large qualities and be familiar with

seasonings required and cooking times.

5) The RCA should be familiar with names and recipes for various types of dishes and desserts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (AS REFLECTED ON THE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION):

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High School diploma or general education (GED) preferred

• Prefer CPR, first aid and Dementia Care Certification training but not required, must obtain within 6 months of

hire, training available by CSKT Tribal Health

• Valid Driver’s License.

Level 1: Minimum qualifications and Less than 4 years’ experience of caring for elders

Level 2: Minimum qualifications and 5 or more years of experience of caring for elders OR is a Certified Nursing

Assistant with no work experience.

Level 3: Minimum qualifications and 10 or more years of experience of caring for elders OR is a Certified Nursing

Assistant with 5 years of work experience

SUBMIT:

1. Completed Tribal employment application.
2. Copy of academic transcripts, certifications, licensures
3. Copy of valid driver’s license.
4. If claiming Tribal Preference, Proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if not from CSKT.
5. If claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted.

SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE TO: Personnel Office, PO Box 278, Pablo MT 59855, Telephone (406) 675-2700

Ext. 1040, or personnel@cskt.org

FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE

DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Jamie Cahoon at THD (406) 675-2700 Ext. #5046