Resident Assistant - PRN - Senior Living
Sanford Health•Luverne, MN
•$16 - $23
About The Position
The Resident Assistant provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, following location standards, procedures, and individualized resident care plans. Depending on the location, the role may include structured training to develop skills for certification and a higher level of resident care. The position supports residents’ personal care, comfort, independence, and social needs; maintains their privacy, dignity, and living areas; documents care and communicates observations to appropriate staff; and follows campus safety and infection-control procedures.
Requirements
- If working at a facility that uses a lift to move residents, meet the minimum state age requirement.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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 help maintain a pleasant dining atmosphere.
- Assist residents in maintaining a proper, clean appearance.
- Safeguard residents’ property and keep their living areas pleasant and orderly.
- Support resident independence and choice in accordance with care plans.
- Maintain residents’ self-esteem, privacy, and confidentiality of personal information.
- Document care provided and complete other assigned documentation.
- Observe and report residents’ conditions to appropriate staff, and receive and share information.
- Work helpfully, respectfully, and courteously with team members and other staff.
- Help residents meet social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents.
- Respond appropriately to resident requests and promptly answer call lights.
- Maintain positive relationships with residents’ friends and family members.
- Seek clarification of assignments, ask questions when needed, and request ongoing feedback on task performance.
- Communicate ideas clearly and effectively, listen effectively, share work-related information with appropriate staff, and keep the supervisor informed.
- Maintain safe work practices and follow center/campus safety and infection-control procedures.
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Education Level
High school or GED
