Resident Assistant

American House Senior Living Communities • Wesley Chapel, FL

6d

About The Position

Resident Assistants are an essential part of the wellness team, providing basic personal assistance to residents to help maintain their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness under the direction and supervision of an RN or LPN. The role supports residents’ daily living needs, safety, social engagement, and overall well-being in a senior living community.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with residents and staff.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry 40 pounds and move quickly around the community to provide emergency assistance to residents.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment for residents and coworkers and transport residents and equipment as appropriate.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test, and physical.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with seniors.
• CNA certification.
• Previous experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, build rapport, and establish trusting relationships with residents.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including ambulation, transferring, showering, personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, reminders, and supervision.
• Gather residents for activities and conduct group or one-on-one activities as requested.
• Perform daily tasks safely and adhere to safety procedures.
• Serve residents’ meals and complete after-meal cleanup.
• Keep resident rooms clean and tidy throughout the day and handle resident laundry as assigned.
• Observe residents and report concerns such as skin breakdown, rashes, behavioral changes, speech changes, or changes in appearance to the Wellness Director.
• Follow established safety regulations and procedures, including fire protection, infection control, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedures.
• Communicate with family members, visitors, and volunteers in a customer service-oriented manner.
• Report changes in residents’ psychosocial or physical condition, including skin breakdown, to the Wellness Director.
• Report complaints, grievances, and instances of abuse to the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director.
• Answer emergency response system calls immediately.
• Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
• Complete required documentation and paperwork.
• Participate in Wellness meetings and mandatory training to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Ensure compliance with American House’s mission and philosophy and the written policies and procedures governing the Wellness Department.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with policies and procedures and instructions from the Wellness Director and other leadership team members.

What This Job Offers

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