Resident Assistant - Part Time (3:00pm-7:00pm)

Corridor Crossing Place•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Cornerstone Management oversees assisted living communities focused on compassionate, high-quality senior care. The Resident Assistant, described in the posting as a Caregiver, is part of a resident-focused team committed to creating healthy living and work environments. The role provides personal care and related services according to each resident’s documented, individualized service and care plan, helping maintain residents’ safety, dignity, independence, and engagement. The position is part-time, scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Drug-free.
Clear background.
No communicable diseases.
Ability to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly to lift or move objects.
Ability to stand and walk constantly, and frequently lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, bend, turn, and stretch.
Finger and hand dexterity, and visual and hearing acuity.

Nice To Haves

Experience in senior resident services, social work, health care, or customer service.
Experience working with older adults and knowledge of the aging process.

Responsibilities

Obtain and record vital signs and notify the supervising nurse of deviations according to the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
Follow each resident’s ISP and daily task sheets.
Communicate changes in a resident’s status or home situation to the appropriate supervisor.
Use standard precautions and infection-control procedures; follow written instructions and request help with unfamiliar situations.
Prepare and submit resident progress notes and other required documentation in a timely manner.
Help residents maintain a safe and clean environment, and treat residents and their property with care and respect.
Work with the Resident Services Director and operations team to build relationships and maintain communication with residents and families.
Assist with activities and encourage resident engagement and participation.
Protect the confidentiality of residents and coworkers, including compliance with HIPAA.
Attend biweekly in-service meetings and mandatory training, and follow community and company policies.
Use facility equipment properly and report structural or equipment wear, defects, or malfunctions to a supervisor.
Perform other assigned duties and special projects.
May assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, walking, transportation, toileting, incontinence care, bed linens, positioning, and medication reminders.
May assist with recording residents’ temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
May help deliver programs involving fall prevention, exercise, socialization, entertainment, relaxation, and spiritual needs.
Share resident success stories and service best practices; participate in family conferences as needed to discuss resident status, service plans, and medication regimens.
Report concerns or changes in a resident’s physical, intellectual, or emotional well-being to the Resident Services Director or QMAP.
Create and maintain resident records, including move-in records, medication documentation, progress notes, outside-provider laboratory reports, incident and death reports, transfer forms, and quarterly care summaries.
Perform housekeeping and safety-compliance duties, such as cleaning assigned areas, following cleaning schedules, using cleaning solutions and equipment properly, and observing Universal Work Precautions.
May launder linens and personal clothing, clean bathrooms, remove trash, spot-clean carpets, change light bulbs, and assist with kitchen duties as requested.