Memory Care - Resident Assistant

Goodworks Unlimited•Versailles, KY

About The Position

The Resident Assistant serves as an assistant to residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), based on each resident’s service plan. The role includes one-on-one resident care and service, as well as daily cleaning and laundry tasks within the home and residents’ dwelling units. This position is PRN/part-time and works 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

Companionship/private-duty caregiver experience and/or personal care experience is sought.
Ability to communicate verbally with the administrative team and coworkers in a productive, professional, and positive manner.
Flexibility with staff scheduling to accommodate emergency plans and procedures and special circumstances.
Ability to assist residents with ADLs and provide support in accordance with resident service plans.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse Aide experience in a group care setting is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Work with staff to build relationships and strengthen communication with residents and families.
Report concerns and identify needs to the Team Lead/Clinical Director to support appropriate resident service plan development.
Provide daily encouragement and reassurance to help residents maintain their service plans.
Encourage residents to participate in scheduled activity programs and assist them in getting to programs within the house as needed and as time allows.
Assist residents with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, eating, food modification and choice selection, toileting, hygiene, and mobility.
Assist residents with self-administration of medications and document the assistance provided, including resident participation and verbal compliance for ADLs.
Document changes in residents’ functional status and personal care needs, and other observed changes, in shift-change and supervisory reports in the shift log.
Report immediate concerns to the Team Lead/Clinical Director.
Respond to resident emergencies according to procedures, provide minimal first aid assistance, and notify the Team Lead/Clinical Director and/or call 911 or family.
Set up common areas and activity rooms for special programs.
Conduct scheduled well checks for residents in the group unless otherwise indicated.
Complete shift cleaning requirements, including emptying trash, making beds, wiping kitchen and bathroom countertops, spot vacuuming, cleaning toilets as needed, and mopping bathroom floors as needed.
Change bed linens and facilitate laundry duties.
Complete daily cleaning tasks in common areas.
Perform kitchen duties as assigned.
Assist with onboarding new staff as requested, including hosting prospective staff observing the Resident Assistant role and training new hires.
Perform other duties as assigned.