Resident Assistant

Willow Valley Communities•Willow Street, PA

21d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference where it matters most. Join our Resident Nursing Team as a Part-Time Resident Assistant and play a key role in supporting the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of our Independent Living Residents. This is a meaningful opportunity to be part of a professional, compassionate team dedicated to transforming the aging experience. Why Join Willow Valley Communities (WVC)? At WVC, we offer more than just a job—we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel valued, and truly make an impact. Our Culture Our Culture is guided by our MORE values : Make a Difference Own Excellence Respect Relationships Enhance Wellbeing Our vision is to positively transform the way aging is viewed and experienced. We inspire every individual—residents and team members alike—to embrace the possibilities of a life lived forward. From day one, you’ll be an empowered and valued member of a collaborative and supportive team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Current CPR/AED certification required

Nice To Haves

Prior experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Responds to trouble calls with Resident Nurse to determine Resident's needs.
Maintains awareness comfort and safety needs of Residents.
Provides emergency response as needed: assists in CPR & AED response.
Responsible for giving emergency, acute and short term illness medical care to Residents following established medical directives and Resident Nursing department policies and procedures.
Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviation from normal.
Takes finger stick blood glucose readings and monitors pulse oximetry.
Maintains Resident Nursing Office hours daily.
Checks and maintains emergency bags/cart on a routine basis.
Monitors and works with the Managers of Resident Services and Supportive Living team to plan and implement changes in level of living.
Transfers Residents by wheelchair, if needed.
Assists with managing the wellness meal program for Residents.
Responsible for bio-hazardous waste disposal from the nursing office to the bio-hazardous freezer, as needed.
Runs errands, directs visitors and answers the telephone, as needed.
Maintains accurate documentation in nurses notes and electronic medical records (EMR).
Uses computer programs and IPAD’s.
Records Resident Vial of Life information into the electronic data base.
Responsible for completion of Resident Event and Team Member Incident Review Process (IRP) reports.
Assists and training of orientation of new Team Members in the Resident Nursing Department.
Responsible to function as the Concierge when coverage is needed.
Participates in department improvement which includes Corporate and department annual goals.
Attends scheduled nursing meetings and training/competency sessions.
Completes annual on-line training courses.
Stores, prepares and issues personal protective equipment (PPE) packs, treatment trays, and other supplies.
Orders, cleans, monitors and maintains medical supply equipment within the department.
Maintains and orders inventory.