Resident Assistant

Ohio Living • Sewickley Heights, PA

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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 includes carrying out daily care plans, assisting with activities and meals, providing medication reminders as permitted by Ohio law, monitoring residents’ general medical condition, and reporting changes to Charge Nurses. The Resident Assistant also maintains accurate records, communicates supply and equipment needs and operational observations, attends meetings and training, and performs routine light housekeeping and laundry tasks. The position requires following infection control, standard precaution, fire safety, and workplace safety practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift, transfer, push, or pull residents/patients or equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily plans of care, including basic daily living and personal care needs.
• Execute scheduled daily activities for residents.
• Serve and assist residents with meals.
• Provide medication reminders to residents 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, including emptying wastebaskets and cleaning tables after meals.
• Report hazardous conditions to the Charge Nurse.
• Follow infection control, standard precaution, fire and safety policies, and good body mechanics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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