Resident Assistant - NEW Increased Wage

Otterbein SeniorLife•Toledo, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for caring and compassionate Resident Assistants to join our team. In this position, you will help our residents with their Activities of Daily Living by working together with other Partners to enhance the quality of life of those we are here to serve. At Otterbein, you are not an “employee.” You are a partner in caring because we are all working together toward the same goals. We believe in person-centered care that honors the residents and the choices they make. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, quality care at our Communities and Small House Neighborhoods. Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and so much more. Are you the kind of person who is not content to just start a job with little or no future growth opportunity? If so, we can support getting you down the career path to the next step as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA). If you choose to do this, We will pay for an approved state sponsored STNA course and tests. Must serve as Otterbein STNA for at least 12 months post certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
No certification required.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with ADLs, including teeth care, toileting, bathing, incontinence and dressing in a caring and supportive manner as needed per resident
Provide supervision, cueing or other non-weight-bearing assistance related to transfer ambulation as needed per resident
Communicate, coordinate and cooperate with resident needs and team structure
Work as a team under the supervision and direction of the nurse in charge
Quickly respond to emergency calls from Independent Living residents as directed by the nurse in charge
Assist residents with various other daily needs as necessary.