Resident Assistant

Ohio Living • Mount Pleasant, SC

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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 residents’ daily plans of care, supports their everyday needs, monitors their general medical condition, and reports changes to Charge Nurses. It also involves maintaining accurate records, helping with routine housekeeping and laundry, and following infection-control, safety, and standard-precaution policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to perform the physical activities and meet the working conditions described, including sitting, standing, and walking for up to 8 hours per day and lifting, transferring, pushing, or pulling residents, patients, equipment, or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out the daily plan of care, including basic activities of daily living and personal care needs.
• Execute scheduled daily activities for residents.
• Serve meals and assist residents with meals.
• Provide medication reminders 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 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED