Resident Assistant – Assisted Living

Foundry Commercial•Kansas City, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant (RA) provides direct resident care and support in The Piper’s Assisted Living community under the supervision of the Resident Care Director, Supervisor-in-Charge, and/or licensed nursing personnel. The role supports residents’ daily care needs, dignity, independence, and quality of life while helping maintain a safe, comfortable, and positive physical and social environment. The RA assists with activities of daily living, responds to emergency calls, supports dining and daily routines, observes and reports changes in residents’ condition, maintains required documentation, and communicates professionally with residents, families, team members, and visitors. The position is full-time, with AM shifts on varying days, typically from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in 12-hour shifts, and pays $17.00 per hour.

Requirements

Active Kansas CNA certification is required in the position overview; the broader role description lists CNA certification as preferred, allows a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) certificate where accepted, and notes that CNA certification may be required in some states.
Must have and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Must meet applicable state certification and licensure requirements.
General understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors.
Dependable, patient, compassionate, service-oriented, and able to work as part of a team.
Able to work 12-hour shifts.
Must be at least 18 years of age; state-specific guidelines may apply.
Must pass required background and health screenings and meet drug-free workplace requirements.
Must have reliable transportation; where required, must have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable motor vehicle record, and be insurable by the community’s automobile insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Assisted Living or Memory Care experience.
Experience in a healthcare, hospitality, senior living, or service environment.
Experience or aptitude working with Alzheimer’s disease and memory-impaired residents.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, transfers, mobility, and incontinence care.
Prepare residents for meals, snacks, and activities; support dining-room service, including serving meals and clearing tables.
Respond promptly to resident emergency call systems and requests for assistance.
Observe, document, and report changes in residents’ condition to the appropriate supervisor or designee.
Communicate courteously and professionally with residents, family members, team members, and visitors.
Maintain resident care documentation in accordance with state regulations and company policies and procedures.
Assist with resident transportation when required.
Follow safety, sanitation, infection-control, residents’ rights, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements.
Assist with light cleaning and laundry in resident rooms, offices, and common areas as needed.
Attend required meetings and in-service training sessions in accordance with state guidelines.
Maintain professional appearance, participate in training, and provide courteous service that supports positive resident and family experiences.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.