Resident Assistant

American House Senior Living Communities•Park Township, MI

About The Position

Resident Assistants are an essential part of the wellness team, providing basic personal assistance to residents to support their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness under the direction and supervision of an RN or LPN. The role includes helping residents with daily living needs, companionship, activities, meals, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Resident Assistants observe and report changes in residents’ physical or psychosocial condition, respond to emergency calls, complete required documentation, and follow applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.

Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with residents and staff.
Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry 40 pounds and move about the community quickly to provide emergency assistance to residents.
Ability to maintain a safe environment for patients and co-workers and transport patients and equipment as appropriate.
High school diploma or equivalent educational experience.
Minimum age of 18.
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 and assist residents with 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 perform resident laundry as assigned.
Observe residents and report concerns or changes, including skin breakdown, rashes, behavioral changes, speech changes, and changes in appearance, to the Wellness Director.
Follow established safety regulations and procedures, including fire protection, infection control, blood-borne 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 and 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 members of the leadership team.