Resident Assistant - Luther Crest, PT Night (Weekend Program)

EverTrue•South Whitehall Township, PA

76d•$15 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Provides supportive and functional care to residents through routine daily care, following established community care procedures and directions from nursing leadership. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team while focusing on maintaining each resident as the director of their own care. This is a part-time night position in a weekend program offered in Personal Care at Luther Crest. The role supports residents in maintaining their highest practicable level of functioning, responds to requests for assistance, maintains an appropriate care environment, and follows safety procedures and clinical policies. The Resident Assistant observes and documents resident information, advocates for residents, participates in care planning, and communicates observed changes to nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team. Depending on assignment, the role may include escorting residents to dining and activities, monitoring residents during meals, documenting vital signs, and—when working in Pennsylvania and meeting the age requirement—serving as administrator designee in specified circumstances.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Basic computer skills, including retrieving data and entering data.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Patience and the ability and willingness to demonstrate professional behavior in interactions involving difficult situations or individuals, including residents and resident families.
If working in Pennsylvania: high school diploma, GED, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania state nurse aide registry.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk and hear regularly; sit, reach, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently; and climb or balance and taste or smell occasionally.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull 45 pounds.
Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Ability to work around emotionally upset residents or family members and potential exposure to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, infectious waste, and diseases or conditions, including exposure to AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within standard-precaution guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Previous resident or patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable level of functioning by providing or assisting with personal care and routine activities of daily living.
Provide care and services in accordance with current practice standards, training standards, and EverTrue Clinical Policies and Procedures.
Maintain an appropriate resident care environment and respond to resident requests for assistance in a timely manner.
Follow safety procedures and protocols under EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations, and standard nursing practice; immediately report hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to the nursing leader.
Perform resident observations and record keeping; act as a resident advocate, participate in care planning, and communicate observed changes to the nursing leader and interdisciplinary team.
As instructed, assist and escort residents to and from the dining room and in-house activities and monitor residents in the dining room at mealtimes.
As assigned, document residents’ vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, respiration, weight checks, and other pertinent information.
When working in Pennsylvania, if aged 21 or older, may serve as administrator designee in the absence of the Personal Care Administrator or PC/AL Clinical Director; evaluate immediate circumstances and contact the highest level of authority to discuss next steps.
Perform other job-related duties or follow other job-related instructions as requested, subject to applicable laws and standards.

Benefits

All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back.
All employees: Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution.
All employees: Education Financial Assistance.
All employees: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
All employees: Wellness benefits.
All employees: Pay advances (PayActiv).
All employees: Caregiver support (TCARE).
All employees: Leaves of Absence.
All employees: Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot).
All employees: Commuter support.
Part-time employees: Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.
Full-time or Weekend Option employees: Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.
Eligible for shift differentials: $1.50 per hour for evenings, $1.00 per hour for nights, and $1.00 per hour for weekends in Illinois and Missouri; rates may vary in other states.