Resident Assistant

Ohio Living•Avon, OH

About The Position

The Resident Assistant provides personalized care and service, upholds the philosophy of assisted living, and supports residents’ well-being and activities of daily living. The role involves providing quality care in accordance with community philosophy, policies, resident rights, and each resident’s individual service plan. Resident Assistants observe residents, report changes or conditions requiring attention, and help meet residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The position also includes assisting with ambulation, transfers, and daily activities; laundering residents’ personal clothing and household items; and interacting with residents to support positive resident-staff relationships. The Resident Assistant works with the Clinical Director, Care Coordinator, and other disciplines to ensure quality care, completes assignments, follows safety procedures, and protects residents’ dignity, individuality, and rights. The role requires participation in staff meetings and training, appropriate communication with team members, and compliance with organizational and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Desire to serve and care for seniors required.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to stand or walk up to 8 hours in a typical eight-hour day.
Must be able to sit up to 2 hours in a typical eight-hour day.
Must frequently support up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
Must frequently kneel, bend, and reach.
When supporting, lifting, or transferring residents, must use proper body mechanics and safety measures prescribed by the residence.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in good standing on the Ohio Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry.
One year of experience working with seniors with memory loss.
Experience in a long-term care or other related healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with community philosophy, policies, and resident rights.
Observe residents within patient care policy guidelines and promptly report conditions requiring attention to the Care Coordinator.
Assist residents in meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Follow each resident’s individual service plan and notify the Clinical Director and Care Coordinator of changes in condition.
Assist with ambulation and transfers using appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
Assist residents with activities of daily living.
Launder residents’ personal clothes, sheets, and towels according to schedule.
Launder household items according to schedule.
Interact with residents to support quality care and positive resident-staff relations.
Coordinate resident care with the Clinical Director and other disciplines within the community.
Complete daily assignments and report problems to supervisors.
Follow safety guidelines and community policies and procedures.
Offer residents choices, maintain their dignity, promote individuality, and protect resident rights.
Carry out duties assigned by the supervisor.
Attend regular staff meetings and required training sessions.
Communicate resident-related information to team members on a need-to-know basis according to community policies and procedures.
Notify the supervisor or Clinical Director when a change in a resident’s condition is observed.
Comply with applicable organizational, local, state, and federal regulations and maintain a positive, professional manner toward residents, visitors, families, and coworkers.