Resident Assistant (RA) | Long Term Care | PRN

Avera • Pierre, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant is accountable for assisting with personal care to residents in accordance with their care plan. Performs scheduled activity. Performs housekeeping duties to maintain a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Nice To Haves

• High School or GED Equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assists the resident with all facets of daily living including meals, medications, housekeeping and laundry.
• Respects residents’ valuables and personal property, including but not limited to clothing, dentures, glasses/contact lenses, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices.
• Reports any changes observed in residents’ condition or behavior.
• Answers call lights, anticipates resident needs, and completes frequent rounding.
• Prepares residents’ rooms and their belongings for admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Follows proper procedures for linen changes, soiled laundry, cleaning of furniture, equipment, and utensils.
• Follows proper procedure for reporting equipment that is in need of repair.
• Assists residents to activities, assist with or direct activities.
• Keeps work environment clean and tidy, including resident rooms, kitchen, utility rooms, staff lounge, refrigerators and storage areas.
• Replenish supplies in each area as needed; gloves, soap, paper towels and kitchen supplies.
• Prepares dining room for meals.
• Is familiar with the diet extensions when preparing special diets.
• Courteously serves meals with attention to eye appeal, sanitation, and temperature.
• Follows sanitary food handler techniques.
• Reports poor quality or unsafe food so it is not served.

Benefits

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED