Resident Assistant

Ohio Living•Macomb Township, MI

About The Position

The Resident Assistant provides residents and patients with routine personal care, recreational programming, housekeeping, and meal service. The role follows company standards and applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and operates as directed by the Charge Nurse. The position carries out daily care plans and activities, assists with meals, provides medication reminders as permitted by Ohio law, keeps track of assigned residents, responds to resident and staff needs, and reports changes in residents’ general medical condition to Charge Nurses. It also involves maintaining accurate records, communicating supply and equipment needs and operational observations, and attending meetings and in-service training. The Resident Assistant performs routine light housekeeping and laundry, reports hazardous conditions, and follows infection control, standard precaution, fire safety, and body mechanics practices. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Able to sit, stand, and walk for up to 8 hours per day.
Able to lift, transfer, push, or pull residents/patients or equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
Work may involve exposure to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts; residents/patients with various disease processes; and infectious waste, diseases, and conditions, including possible exposure to AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a long-term care or other related healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Carry out daily plans of care, including basic daily living and personal care needs.
Execute scheduled daily activities for residents.
Serve and assist residents with meals.
Provide medication reminders to residents as permitted under Ohio law.
Know the location of assigned residents within the community at all times.
Listen and respond to the needs of residents and staff members.
Monitor residents’ general medical condition and report changes to Charge Nurses.
Maintain current and accurate records using computers and/or other documentation, in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Inform the Charge Nurse of supply and equipment needs.
Share opinions and observations about departmental operations with the Charge Nurse.
Attend scheduled or directed all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training.
Complete routine light housekeeping and laundry tasks for the unit, including emptying wastebaskets and cleaning tables after meals.
Report hazardous conditions to the Charge Nurse.
Follow infection control, standard precaution, fire and safety policies, and good body mechanics practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.