Resident Assistant - Buffalo Valley, PT, Evenings

EverTrue•East Buffalo Township, PA

20d•$15 - $22

About The Position

The Resident Assistant provides supportive and functional care to residents, including routine daily care in accordance with established community care procedures and as directed by nursing leadership. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team while focusing on maintaining residents as the directors of their own care. The position involves assisting residents with personal care and daily activities, maintaining a safe and appropriate care environment, responding to requests for assistance, documenting observations, and communicating changes to nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team. Depending on assignment, the Resident Assistant may escort residents to dining and in-house activities, monitor residents during meals, record vital signs, and, in Pennsylvania, serve as the administrator designee when applicable. The work takes place in a well-lighted and ventilated area with temperature control. The role may involve interactions with emotionally upset residents or family members, exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and infectious waste or diseases. Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed. The employee may need to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Requirements

If working in Pennsylvania, a high school diploma, GED, or active status on the Pennsylvania state nurse aide registry is required.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Basic computer skills, including retrieving data and data entry.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Patience and the ability and willingness to demonstrate professional behavior when interacting with difficult situations or individuals, including residents and their families.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull 45 pounds.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including standing, walking, handling objects or controls, talking and hearing, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally climbing or balancing.

Nice To Haves

Previous resident or patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable level of functioning by providing or assisting with personal care and routine activities of daily living.
Provide care and services according to current standards of practice, training standards, and EverTrue Clinical Policies and Procedures.
Maintain the appropriate resident care environment and respond to resident requests for assistance in a timely manner.
Follow safety procedures and protocols required by EverTrue policy, regulations, and standard nursing practice; immediately report hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to the nursing leader.
Conduct resident observations and record keeping; act as a resident advocate, participate in care planning, and communicate observed changes to the nursing leader and interdisciplinary team.
As assigned, assist and escort residents to and from the dining room and in-house activities and monitor residents in the dining room during meals.
As assigned, document residents’ vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and weight, as well as other pertinent information.
In Pennsylvania, if assigned and aged 21 or older, serve as administrator designee in the absence of the Personal Care Administrator or PC/AL Clinical Director; evaluate immediate circumstances and contact the highest level of authority to discuss next steps.
Perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to applicable laws and standards.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back
Retirement savings benefits with employer match contribution
Education Financial Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness
Pay advances (PayActiv)
Caregiver support (TCARE)
Leaves of Absence
Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot)
Commuter support
Extended Sick Pay (part-time employees)
Bereavement Pay (part-time employees)
Jury Duty Pay (part-time employees)
Medical/Pharmacy coverage (full-time or Weekend Option employees)
Dental insurance (full-time or Weekend Option employees)
Vision insurance (full-time or Weekend Option employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care (full-time or Weekend Option employees)
Life insurance (full-time or Weekend Option employees)
Short-term and long-term disability (full-time or Weekend Option employees)
Voya income protection benefits for hospital, critical illness, and accident (full-time or Weekend Option employees)
Pet insurance (full-time or Weekend Option employees)
Shift differentials: $1.50/hour for evenings, $1.00/hour for nights, and $1.00/hour for weekends in Illinois and Missouri; rates may vary in other states