Resident Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC) - PT Days

Sanford Health•Superior, NE

5d•$15 - $23

About The Position

Assist residents in a long-term care setting with cooking, cleaning, activities of daily living, resident activities, and other assigned duties. Help residents with outerwear or shoes, support their spiritual and social needs, and assist with snacks, meal trays, beverages, and maintaining a pleasant dining atmosphere. Promote residents’ independence and choice in accordance with care plans while protecting their dignity, privacy, property, and confidentiality. Keep living areas clean, pleasant, and orderly; document care and report residents’ conditions to appropriate staff. Respond promptly to requests and call lights, communicate and collaborate respectfully with residents, families, and team members, seek clarification and feedback as needed, and follow safety and infection-control procedures. The position is part-time, with a scheduled 8 hours per week. The shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with every other weekend and rotating holidays. Compensation is $15.00–$22.50. Benefits vary by full-time or part-time status.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
If working at a facility that uses a lift to move residents, meet the minimum state age requirement.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with cooking, cleaning, activities of daily living, activities, and other assigned duties.
Help residents with outerwear or shoes as needed.
Help ensure residents’ spiritual needs are met.
Pass snacks and meal trays, pour beverages as needed, and maintain a pleasant dining atmosphere.
Assist residents in maintaining a proper, clean appearance and safeguard their property.
Keep residents’ living areas pleasant and orderly.
Provide opportunities for independence and choice consistent with care plans.
Maintain residents’ self-esteem, privacy, and confidentiality of personal information.
Document care provided and complete other assigned documentation.
Receive and share information; observe and report residents’ conditions to appropriate staff.
Work helpfully, respectfully, and courteously with team members and other staff.
Support residents’ social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents.
Respond appropriately to resident requests, maintain positive relationships with residents’ friends and family, and respond promptly to call lights.
Seek clarification and ask questions when needed; communicate clearly in speech and writing, request feedback, listen effectively, and share relevant work information.
Keep the supervisor informed.
Maintain safe work practices and follow center/campus safety and infection-control procedures.