Resident Assistant

BETHESDA HEALTH AND HOUSING • Willmar, MN

8h • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides quality, efficient, and loving care to each resident in a personalized way. Assists in the common goal of maintaining the well-being of each resident by working as a primary caregiver. Meets the basic needs of assigned residents by supervising or assisting residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved competency evaluation or an approved nursing assistant training program and competency evaluation within four months from the date of employment.
• No less than 12-hours of in-serve education per year to ensure continued competence and address any areas of weakness as determined by performance reviews.
• Ability and desire to follow all safety procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to foster independence, self-respect, and self-worth in each client by consistent understanding and kindness.
• Use of equipment including tubs, lifts, splints, but not limited to, and ability to take vital signs.
• Knowledge of basic health and identifying changes in residents.
• Ability to successfully complete tasks on time and to be of assistance to others.
• Knowledge and appreciation of all rules and guidelines for resident care such as transfers and cleaning procedures.
• Use of transfer devices, safety procedures, and proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to perform well with co-workers in a teamwork setting.
• Respect for others, residents, and staff alike.
• Ability to communicate, interpret or explain certain procedures or activities, to enlist and maintain cooperation from residents.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions.
• Genuine interest and willingness to work with cognitively impaired and/or geriatric aged clients.
• Time management skills.
• Frequent bending and stooping.
• Standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Patient handlers must sign & comply with the Skilled Nursing Facility Safe Patient Handling Policy.
• Working in an environment with many residents who exhibit a wide range of emotions and needs including occasionally aggressive residents.
• Ability to operate within time restraints.
• Ability to change work assignments with short notice.
• Attend in-services – 12-hours required per year.
• Attend floor meetings.
• Participate in employee involvement groups, as requested.
• Use available resource materials.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude towards assisting co-workers and other departments.
• Accept constructive criticism and suggestions gracefully.
• Assist in orientation of new personnel, as assigned.
• Maintain personal health, to minimize absence from work.
• Report for and leave the work area on a timely basis.
• Report any absences on a timely basis.
• Participate in annual performance evaluation process.
• Maintain a professional conduct and pleasant, friendly attitude towards staff, residents and visitors.
• Be willing to learn and change to meet needs that arise.
• Provide support to other staff, recognizing the extreme stresses of this job.
• Be familiar with and obey all laws regarding residents rights and vulnerability, including reporting any incidents of known or suspected resident abuse or neglect.
• Report resident and staff incidents promptly to supervisor.
• Utilize power lift technique with all work.
• Use transfer belt for resident transfers and ambulation.
• Clean up spills immediately.
• Clean and disinfect tubs after each use and sanitize at end of shift.
• Provide aseptic techniques to prevent spread of disease and infection. Wash hands promptly after providing any direct resident cares.

Nice To Haves

• Previous health care or geriatric healthcare desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident cares to assure resident needs are being met as directed on the care plans.
• Assist residents to and from meals as needed.
• Maintain ward order to keep unit neat, orderly, and safe.
• Receive and give information regarding residents.
• Provide a safe environment for residents and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed