Resident Assistant

MyMichigan Health•Saginaw, MI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Respite Manager, the Resident Assistant performs participant duties and assists in maintaining a positive physical, social, and psychological environment for the participants while they are attending the respite programs. Responsible for assisting with implementation of daily activity schedule, daily documentation and following the plan of care consistent with participants preferences/capabilities/needs. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to transportation, assistance for community outings, meal preparation, ADL assistance, and providing 1:1 assistance to participants as needed.

Requirements

DMV Record Check
Chauffeurs License
iChat(annually on Hire Date)
High school or GED
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language.
Ability to relate with all ages and individuals with different cultural and spiritual backgrounds.
Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

Nice To Haves

iChat must be ran every 3 years.

Responsibilities

Recreational activities
Community outings
ADL Assistance
Cleaning after activities
Adheres to the abuse prevention program policies and procedures.
Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.
Consistently works cooperatively with participants, participants representatives, facility staff and ancillary service providers.
Participates in department education as directed.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
Performs other duties as assigned.