Checks all residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, and any continence issuesUses proper sanitary procedures to wipe tables, and sweep and mop dining room and life enrichment kitchen after mealsChecks on resident rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness; ensures high risk rooms are double checkedCommunicates and documents residents' material needs (i.e. briefs, clothing, toothpaste, pads, etc.)Measures and accurately records vital signs (temperatures, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight and height) where appropriate as per state regulationsAccurately communicates and documents residents' statusAssesses resident safety/risk in a proactive manner. Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification: Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training programIn Rhode Island, all Resident Care Associates must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)High School education preferred.