Resident Assistant - Luther Crest, PT Night (Weekend Program)

Lutheran Senior Services • Crest, CA

13d • $15 - $22

About The Position

Provides supportive and functional routine daily care to residents in accordance with established community care procedures and as directed by nursing leadership. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team while focusing on maintaining each resident as the director of their own care. The position is in Personal Care and is part of a weekend program.

Requirements

• If working in Pennsylvania, a high school diploma, GED, or active registry status on the Pennsylvania state nurse aide registry is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Basic computer skills limited to retrieving data and data entry.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Patience and willingness and ability to demonstrate professional behavior when interacting with difficult situations or individuals, including residents and resident families.
• Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling 45 pounds.
• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Previous resident or patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable level of functioning by providing or assisting with personal care and routine activities of daily living.
• Provide care and services in accordance with current standards of practice, training standards, and EverTrue Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate resident care environment and respond promptly to resident requests for assistance.
• Follow safety procedures and protocols under EverTrue policy, applicable federal and state regulations, and standard nursing practice; immediately report hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to the nursing leader.
• Conduct appropriate resident observations and record keeping; act as a resident advocate, participate in care planning, and communicate observed changes to the nursing leader and interdisciplinary team.
• As instructed, assist and escort residents to and from the dining room and in-house activities, and monitor residents in the dining room at mealtimes.
• As assigned, document residents’ vital signs and other pertinent information, including blood pressure, temperature, respiration, and weight checks.
• If working in Pennsylvania, may serve as the administrator designee, if at least 21 years old, during the absence of the Personal Care Administrator or PC/AL Clinical Director; evaluate immediate circumstances and contact the highest level of authority to discuss next steps.
• Perform other job-related duties and follow other job-related instructions as requested, subject to applicable laws and standards.

Benefits

• All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back; retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution; Education Financial Assistance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); wellness; pay advances (PayActiv); caregiver support (TCARE); leaves of absence; retail deals and discounts (Perkspot); and commuter support.
• Part-time employees: Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay, in addition to benefits provided to all employees.
• Full-time or Weekend Option employees: Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and pet insurance, in addition to benefits provided to all employees and part-time employees.
• Eligible for shift differentials: $1.50 per hour for evenings, $1.00 per hour for nights, and $1.00 per hour for weekends in Illinois and Missouri; rates may vary in other states.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED