Resident Assistant (PM shift) - Cottagewood Senior Communities
About The Position
Cottagewood Senior Communities is located on a beautiful 17-acre campus with charming courtyards and attractive cottages. The organization's mission is "To Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Every Person who Comes in Contact with Our Organization." This position is ideal for individuals who are caring, compassionate, enjoy being part of a team, and love to help people. Resident Assistants provide both physical and emotional care to residents and their families. No experience is necessary, and employees benefit from flexible work schedules, opportunities for advancement, and paid comprehensive training.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Must be able to prioritize, and organize work effectively and efficiently
- Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
- Must work as a team member with other personnel
- Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills
- Must be punctual, with good attendance record
- Able to make responsible choices and decisions and act in the resident’s best interest
- Maintains confidentiality
- Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a similar role
- CNA certification
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) as identified in the service plan. These cares may include all or some of the following: assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of hair; assisting with showering or bathing; toileting; rubbing with lotions; fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed by an RN; redirection of confused client, and other cares as assigned
- Assisting with ambulation and transfers, including proper use of a transfer belt and assistive devices and proper body mechanics to avoid injury
- Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for residents
- Help each resident to reach and maintain the highest level of performance and independence
- Provide residents with both physical and emotional support
- Assist with treatments as delegated by the Registered Nurse per the resident service agreement
- Observe client and report changes in physical and emotional condition such as change in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc.
- Assist with activities by encouraging activity participation and escorting residents to scheduled activities
- Interact with residents to provide reassurance, engagement, and redirection as appropriate
- Complete all required documentation daily; service schedule, flow sheet, communication book, etc.
- Attend In-service training as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive wages $18.00 (starting), and up to $23.00 for applicants who have experience and/or hold a CNA
- Shift differential pay of $1.00 for evening shift and $2.00 for overnights
- Double time on holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid sick
- Floating holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (30+ hours per week)
- Long & short term disability (30+ hours per week)
- Company paid life insurance (30+ hours per week)
- 401K
- Flexible work schedules
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid comprehensive training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
