Resident Assistant - The Lutheran Home at Topton, FT Day
About The Position
The Resident Assistant provides supportive and functional care to residents through routine daily care, following established community care procedures and direction from nursing leadership. The role works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and focuses on maintaining residents as the directors of their own care. Responsibilities may include helping residents maintain their highest practicable level of functioning, providing personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and appropriate care environment, observing and documenting resident information, and communicating changes to nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team. Depending on assignment, the Resident Assistant may escort residents to activities, monitor residents during meals, document vital signs, and—in Pennsylvania, if at least 21 years old—serve as the administrator designee when the Personal Care Administrator or PC/AL Clinical Director is absent. The position is based at The Lutheran Home at Topton. The role involves standing, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, and other physical activity; lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling 45 pounds. The work environment is well-lighted and ventilated with temperature control, and may involve emotionally upset residents or family members, airborne particles, chemicals, and exposure to infectious waste or diseases. Work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays may be 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 in interactions involving difficult situations or individuals, including residents and their families.
- Ability to perform the physical duties of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling 45 pounds.
- Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
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 in accordance with current practice standards, training standards, and EverTrue Clinical Policies and Procedures.
- Maintain an appropriate resident care environment and respond promptly to resident requests for assistance.
- Follow safety procedures and protocols under EverTrue policy, applicable regulations, and standard nursing practice; immediately report hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to the nursing leader.
- Observe residents, maintain proper records, advocate for residents, participate in care planning, and communicate observed changes to the nursing leader and interdisciplinary team.
- As instructed, assist and escort residents to and from the dining room and in-house activities, and monitor residents in the dining room at mealtimes.
- As assigned, document residents’ vital signs and other pertinent information, including blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and weight.
- In Pennsylvania, if at least 21 years old, potentially 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.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO) and PTO sell-back
- Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution
- Education financial assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness benefits
- Pay advances (PayActiv)
- Caregiver support (TCARE)
- Leaves of absence
- Retail deals and discounts (Perkspot)
- Commuter support
- Extended sick pay for part-time employees and full-time or weekend-option employees
- Bereavement pay for part-time employees and full-time or weekend-option employees
- Jury duty pay for part-time employees and full-time or weekend-option employees
- Medical and pharmacy coverage for full-time or weekend-option employees
- Dental insurance for full-time or weekend-option employees
- Vision insurance for full-time or weekend-option employees
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care for full-time or weekend-option employees
- Life insurance for full-time or weekend-option employees
- Long-term and short-term disability coverage for full-time or weekend-option employees
- Voya income protection benefits, including hospital, critical illness, and accident coverage, for full-time or weekend-option employees
- Pet insurance for full-time or weekend-option employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
