Resident Assistant - Part Time Evenings - EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village Memory Support

Lutheran Senior Services•Peoria, IL

4d•$15 - $22

About The Position

Introduction At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest . In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day. Summary Provides supportive and functional care to residents with routine daily care in accordance with our established community care procedures and as may be directed by nursing leadership; Works collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team with a focus on maintaining the resident as the director of their own care.

Requirements

Previous resident/patient care experience preferred
If working in Pennsylvania, a High School diploma, GED, or active registry status on the PA state nurse aide registry is required
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations
Basic computer skills, limited to retrieving data and data entry
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must have patience and be willing and able to demonstrate professional behavior in interactions with difficult situations or individuals, including residents and resident families

Responsibilities

Supports residents in attaining and/or maintaining their highest practicable level of functioning by providing and/or assisting residents with personal care and performance of all routine activities of daily living
Provides care and services in accordance to current standards of practice as defined by training standards and EverTrue Clinical Policies and Procedures
Maintains the appropriate resident care environment and responds to resident requests for assistance in a timely manner
Follows all safety procedures and protocol as dictated by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations and standard nursing practice and reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment and accidents or incidents to their nursing leader immediately
Performs and provides proper resident observations and record keeping; Functions as the resident’s advocate, participates in care planning and communicates to their nursing leader and interdisciplinary team any changes observed
May be instructed to assist and escort residents to/from dining room and in-house activities; monitor residents in the dining room at mealtimes
May be assigned the responsibility of documenting residents’ vital signs including blood pressure, temperature respiration, weight checks, and other pertinent information
If working in the state of Pennsylvania, may be assigned to serve as the administrator designee (if aged 21 years or older) in the absence of the “Personal Care Administrator” or PC/AL Clinical director; Evaluates immediate circumstances and contacts highest level of authority to discuss next steps