Resident Assistant CNA – Assisted Living & Memory Care

Foundry Commercial•Overland Park, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant (RA) provides direct care and support to residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care under the supervision of the Resident Care Director, Supervisor-in-Charge, and/or licensed nursing personnel. The role supports residents’ daily care needs, dignity, independence, and quality of life while helping maintain a safe, comfortable, and positive physical and social environment. The Resident Assistant assists with activities of daily living, responds to emergency calls and requests for help, supports dining and daily routines, observes and reports changes in residents’ conditions, and maintains required documentation. The role also involves communicating professionally with residents, family members, team members, and visitors and supporting an orderly community environment through tasks such as light cleaning and laundry. The position offers part-time first- and second-shift opportunities and PRN/on-call shifts based on community need; rotating weekends and holidays are included.

Requirements

Active Kansas CNA certification is required for the advertised Kansas opportunity.
Must maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Must meet applicable state certification and licensure requirements.
Must have a general understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors.
Must be able to work well with others and promote a team-oriented environment.
Must be at least 18 years of age; state-specific guidelines may apply.
Must pass required background and health screenings and meet drug-free workplace requirements.
Must have reliable transportation; where required, must have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable motor vehicle record, and insurability by the community’s automobile insurance carrier.
Must provide compassionate, respectful, dependable, and service-oriented support.
Must notice changes in residents’ needs and communicate concerns promptly and professionally.
Must follow safety, infection-control, residents’ rights, confidentiality, and documentation requirements.
Must be able to remain calm, professional, and effective in a busy care environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare, hospitality, senior living, or service environment.
Assisted Living, Memory Care, or senior living experience.
Experience or aptitude working with Alzheimer’s disease and memory-impaired residents.
CNA certification; a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) certificate may be accepted, and CNA certification may be required in some states.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, transfers, mobility, incontinence care, and other activities of daily living.
Prepare residents for meals, snacks, and activities; support dining-room service, including serving meals and clearing tables.
Respond promptly to resident emergency call systems and requests for assistance.
Observe, document, and report changes in residents’ conditions to the appropriate supervisor or designee.
Communicate courteously and professionally with residents, family members, team members, and visitors.
Maintain required resident-care documentation in accordance with state regulations and Allegro Living policies and procedures.
Assist with resident transportation when required.
Follow safety, sanitation, infection-control, residents’ rights, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements.
Assist with light cleaning and laundry in resident rooms, offices, and common areas as needed.
Attend meetings and in-service training sessions as required and in accordance with state guidelines.
Maintain a professional appearance, participate in training, and provide courteous service that promotes positive resident and family experiences.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.