Resident Assistant

American House Senior Living Communities•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

At our wellness community, Resident Assistants play a vital role in enhancing the lives of our residents. Under the guidance of RNs or LPNs, you’ll provide essential personal assistance, promoting functional independence and psychosocial well-being. Duties and Responsibilities: Companionship and Trust: Build rapport with residents, offering companionship and establishing trust. Daily Living Assistance: Assist residents with activities of daily living, including ambulation, transfers, showering, personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, and reminders. Engaging Activities: Organize and participate in group or one-on-one activities as requested by residents. Safety First: Conduct daily tasks safely, adhering to all procedures. Meal Service: Serve meals to residents and handle after-meal cleanup. Room Maintenance: Ensure resident rooms remain clean and tidy throughout the day. Manage resident laundry as assigned. Observation and Reporting: Observe residents closely, promptly reporting any concerns (skin issues, behavioral changes, etc.) to the Wellness Director. Safety Regulations: Follow established safety guidelines, including fire protection, infection control, and quality assurance. Positive Communication: Interact with family members, visitors, and volunteers in a customer service-oriented manner. Health Monitoring: Report changes in residents’ psychosocial and physical conditions to the Wellness Director. Incident Reporting: Notify the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of complaints, grievances, or instances of abuse. Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency calls via the system. Post-Mortem Care: Provide compassionate post-mortem care as instructed. Documentation: Complete all necessary paperwork accurately. Training and Compliance: Attend Wellness meetings and mandatory trainings to ensure regulatory compliance. Join us in upholding American House’s mission and philosophy while delivering exceptional care to our residents!

Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both residents and staff
Ability to lift, pull, push, carry 40 pounds and to move about the community quickly in order to provide emergency assistance to residents.
Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers, transports patients and equipment as appropriate.
High school diploma or equivalent educational experience
Minimum 18 years of age
Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Seniors
CNA certification
Previous experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care

Responsibilities

Build rapport with residents, offering companionship and establishing trust.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including ambulation, transfers, showering, personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, and reminders.
Organize and participate in group or one-on-one activities as requested by residents.
Conduct daily tasks safely, adhering to all procedures.
Serve meals to residents and handle after-meal cleanup.
Ensure resident rooms remain clean and tidy throughout the day. Manage resident laundry as assigned.
Observe residents closely, promptly reporting any concerns (skin issues, behavioral changes, etc.) to the Wellness Director.
Follow established safety guidelines, including fire protection, infection control, and quality assurance.
Interact with family members, visitors, and volunteers in a customer service-oriented manner.
Report changes in residents’ psychosocial and physical conditions to the Wellness Director.
Notify the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of complaints, grievances, or instances of abuse.
Respond promptly to emergency calls via the system.
Provide compassionate post-mortem care as instructed.
Complete all necessary paperwork accurately.
Attend Wellness meetings and mandatory trainings to ensure regulatory compliance.