Resident Assistant

Ohio Living • Adams Township, PA

5d

About The Position

The Resident Assistant provides residents and patients with routine personal care, recreational programming, housekeeping, and meal service in accordance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as directed by the Charge Nurse. The role carries out residents’ daily plans of care, supports daily activities and meals, provides medication reminders as permitted under Ohio law, monitors residents’ general medical condition, and reports changes to Charge Nurses.

The position also maintains accurate records, communicates supply and equipment needs and operational observations to the Charge Nurse, attends meetings and training, and performs routine light housekeeping and laundry tasks. Resident Assistants follow infection control, standard precaution, fire and safety policies, and proper body mechanics. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a long-term care or other related healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out residents’ daily plans of care, including basic activities of daily living and personal care needs.
• Execute scheduled daily activities for residents.
• Serve and assist residents with meals.
• Provide medication reminders as permitted under Ohio law.
• Know the location of assigned residents within the community at all times.
• Listen and respond to the needs of residents and staff members.
• Monitor residents’ general medical condition and report changes to Charge Nurses.
• Maintain current and accurate records using computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company and applicable regulatory standards.
• Inform the Charge Nurse of supply and equipment needs.
• Share opinions and observations about departmental operations with the Charge Nurse.
• Attend all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or directed.
• Complete routine light housekeeping and laundry tasks for the unit, such as emptying wastebaskets and cleaning tables after meals.
• Report hazardous conditions to the Charge Nurse.
• Follow infection control, standard precaution, fire and safety policies, and proper body mechanics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED