Resident Assistant - Full-Time (3p-11p)

National Church Residences•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Resident Assistant provides direct care to residents in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Reporting to the Charge Nurse, the role assists residents with activities of daily living and supports them in maintaining or reaching their highest level of function. The Resident Assistant reports residents’ needs and concerns to the supervisor on duty. The role includes personal care, restorative care, assistance with meals, resident-area cleanliness, documentation, and support for nurses. The Resident Assistant protects resident rights and confidentiality, follows safety and infection-control procedures, uses equipment appropriately, and reports equipment needs or repairs. The position also requires professional communication and customer service, collaboration with colleagues and families, completion of required annual education, and performance of other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred, or currently enrolled in a program to achieve the preferred education.
Two to four years of experience preferred.
Good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and the World Wide Web.

Nice To Haves

STNA or CNA license preferred, but not required.
High school diploma or GED, or current enrollment in a program to achieve this education, is preferred.
Two to four years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide or assist with residents’ direct care and daily comfort needs, including lifting, turning, positioning, transporting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, and grooming.
Respond to call lights promptly and professionally.
Provide restorative care, including range-of-motion activities, ambulation, bowel and bladder training, and restorative nursing programs to maintain activities of daily living.
Communicate professionally and effectively, follow written and verbal directions, provide customer service, and report changes in residents’ physical or mental conditions promptly.
Assist nurses with assigned tasks, including measuring and recording vital signs, collecting weights and measurements, and completing resident documentation.
Make beds; clean closets and resident living areas; assist with new admissions; and help train and orient new staff when assigned.
Know and uphold resident rights, help residents exercise or protect their rights, report complaints to the charge nurse or supervisor, and maintain confidentiality.
Document resident information promptly, accurately, and confidentially in the electronic medical record system.
Follow safety and compliance policies, demonstrate proper equipment use, and report equipment needs or repairs.
Follow universal precautions and infection-control protocols, including use of protective equipment.
Prepare residents for meals, serve food, assist with eating and after-meal care, pass snacks and fresh water or ice, record food and fluid intake, and report changes in eating habits.
Maintain resident-room cleanliness, including daily, deep, and discharge cleaning as required.
Provide and engage residents in activities of interest to them.
Maintain a positive and professional manner, manage time effectively, model a team approach, collaborate, and participate in policy creation and problem-solving as appropriate.
Follow organizational policies, the Employee Information Guide, the Code of Conduct, facility handbooks, and applicable laws and regulations.
Provide care with respect and dignity, and report complaints and allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds or property, or other compliance concerns to appropriate supervisors.
Complete annual education requirements, including compliance, privacy, security, and HIPAA training.
Perform other duties as assigned.