Resident Assistant

Ohio Living • Mount Pleasant, SC

5d

About The Position

The Resident Assistant provides residents and patients with routine personal care, recreational programming, housekeeping, and meal service in accordance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as directed by the Charge Nurse. The role carries out daily care plans, supports residents’ activities and meals, provides medication reminders as permitted under Ohio law, monitors residents’ general medical condition, and reports changes to Charge Nurses. It also includes maintaining accurate records, communicating supply and equipment needs and operational observations, attending meetings and training, and completing routine housekeeping and laundry tasks. The Resident Assistant follows infection control, standard precaution, fire and safety policies, and safe body mechanics, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to lift, transfer, push, or pull residents/patients or equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a long-term care or other related healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily plans of care, including basic daily living and personal care needs.
• Execute scheduled daily activities for residents.
• Serve and assist residents with meals.
• Provide medication reminders to residents as permitted under Ohio law.
• Know the location of assigned residents within the community at all times.
• Listen and respond to the needs of residents and staff members.
• Monitor residents’ general medical condition and report changes to Charge Nurses.
• Maintain current and accurate records using computers and/or other documentation, in accordance with company and applicable regulatory standards.
• Inform the Charge Nurse of supply and equipment needs.
• Share opinions and observations about departmental operations with the Charge Nurse.
• Attend all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or directed.
• Complete routine light housekeeping and laundry tasks for the unit, such as emptying wastebaskets and cleaning tables after meals.
• Report hazardous conditions to the Charge Nurse.
• Follow infection control, standard precaution, fire and safety policies, and practice good body mechanics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED