Resident Assistant

Homewood Living Martinsburg • Martinsburg, PA

52d

About The Position

Assist residents with activities of daily living while encouraging independence, under the supervision of licensed staff.

Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift and transfer up to 30 pounds of resident weight (approximately 15 times) throughout the shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout an eight (8) hour shift.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform sequential tasks.
• Motivation and desire to work with geriatric residents.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to carry out care plans and provide appropriate resident care.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification and basic First Aid preferred.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant in the state where care is provided a plus.

Responsibilities

• Treat all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
• Comply with established policies and procedures and maintain established standards and practices.
• Assist with or provide personal hygiene care, including bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, and toilet needs.
• Ensure residents have clean, dry linen and make beds as needed.
• Support proper resident nutrition during meal and snack times.
• Perform resident treatments as assigned by the Head Nurse and within the nursing scope of practice.
• Accurately observe, record, and report changes in resident condition or needs to the Head Nurse.
• Actively participate in the planning of resident care.
• Promote activities of daily living according to the resident’s service plan.
• Conduct resident lifts and transfers according to the resident’s service plan and the Lift Free Program.
• Perform other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Assistance for new LPNs/RNs – we pay up to 50% of your student loans
• Shift and weekend differentials
• Referral bonus of up to $600
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed