Resident Aide - Part-Time - AL

Blue Heron•Wesley Chapel, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join us as a Resident Aide at Blue Heron Assisted Living to make a difference! Now hiring part-time 3-11pm. If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Blue Heron Assisted Living is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Blue Heron Assisted Living. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

Requirements

The ability to follow written and verbal instructions, function independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Personal integrity and the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel.
The ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
Judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPAA.
Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and a willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning.
The ability to adhere to professional code of ethics.
The ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition to the appropriate staff members.

Responsibilities

Providing for the daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents under the supervision and direction of the Assisted Living Manager.
Conducting/supervising daily activities according to the activity schedule and encourage all residents to participate.
Assisting residents with medication reminders and documenting the times.
Assisting residents in and out of the shower when needed.
Assisting with residents’ daily hygiene when needed (i.e., combing hair, buttoning clothes, etc.).
Assisting residents with one arm lifts in and out of chairs when needed.
Assisting residents to and while in the dining room.
Assisting, setting up and serving meals.
Cleaning dining area and transferring residents back to their rooms.
Offering emotional support and actively listening to residents which will help them develop trust and achieve independence in daily living.
Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times.
Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy.