Resident Assistant - Wildwood

American House Senior Living Communities•Wildwood, MO

About The Position

Resident Assistants are an essential part of the wellness team, providing basic personal assistance to residents to support their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness under the direction and supervision of an RN or LPN. The role includes personal care, companionship, support with activities, maintaining a safe and tidy environment, observing and reporting changes in residents’ conditions, and completing required documentation and training. Resident Assistants are expected to follow the organization’s mission, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with residents and staff.
Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry 40 pounds and move quickly throughout the community to provide emergency assistance.
Ability to maintain a safe environment for residents and co-workers and transport residents and equipment as appropriate.
High school diploma or equivalent educational experience.
Must be at least 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

Provide companionship, build rapport, and establish trusting relationships with residents.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including ambulation, transfers, showering, personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, reminders, and supervision.
Gather residents for activities and conduct group or one-on-one activities as requested.
Perform daily tasks safely and adhere to safety procedures.
Serve residents’ meals and complete after-meal cleanup.
Keep resident rooms clean and tidy throughout the day and complete resident laundry as assigned.
Observe residents and report concerns such as skin breakdown, rashes, behavioral changes, speech changes, or changes in appearance to the Wellness Director.
Follow established safety regulations and procedures, including those for fire protection, infection control, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance.
Communicate with family members, visitors, and volunteers in a customer-service-oriented manner.
Report changes in residents’ psychosocial or physical condition and skin breakdown to the Wellness Director.
Report complaints, grievances, and instances of abuse to the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director.
Respond immediately to emergency response system calls.
Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
Complete required documentation and paperwork.
Participate in Wellness meetings and mandatory trainings to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
Ensure compliance with American House’s mission and philosophy and the written policies and procedures governing the Wellness Department.
Perform assigned tasks in accordance with policies and procedures and instructions from the Wellness Director and other members of the leadership team.