Resident Assistant - Overnights
About The Position
The Resident Assistant provides personal care and related services to residents according to individualized service and care plans. Works under the direction of the Healthcare Coordinator. Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required. Key Responsibilities: Obtain and record vital signs; report deviations to supervising nurse per Individual Service Plan (ISP). Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, incontinence care, nutrition, ambulation, transfers, positioning, and medication reminders. Follow ISPs and daily task sheets; communicate resident status changes to supervisors. Utilize standard precautions and infection control procedures. Maintain safe and clean resident environments; document resident progress in a timely manner. Encourage resident engagement in activities. Uphold HIPAA confidentiality and adhere to all community policies. Attend biweekly in-service meetings and mandatory trainings. Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum six months caregiving experience, preferably with elderly residents.
- Completion of required medication management course.
- CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
- Professionalism and ability to handle emotionally charged situations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and record vital signs; report deviations to supervising nurse per Individual Service Plan (ISP).
- Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, incontinence care, nutrition, ambulation, transfers, positioning, and medication reminders.
- Follow ISPs and daily task sheets; communicate resident status changes to supervisors.
- Utilize standard precautions and infection control procedures.
- Maintain safe and clean resident environments; document resident progress in a timely manner.
- Encourage resident engagement in activities.
- Uphold HIPAA confidentiality and adhere to all community policies.
- Attend biweekly in-service meetings and mandatory trainings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off
- Flexible hours
- Employee assistance program
- On-demand pay
- Career growth in a fast-growing company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
