Resident Assistant
About The Position
The Resident Assistant delivers compassionate personal care and related services according to each resident’s documented, individualized service and care plan (ISP). The role works under the direction of the Wellness Director and nursing staff in an assisted living and memory care community. The assistant supports residents’ daily living needs, safety, comfort, engagement, and dignity while following community policies, infection-control practices, and confidentiality requirements. The position includes documenting vital signs and resident progress, communicating changes in residents’ status to supervisors, and requesting guidance when needed. The Resident Assistant participates in required training and assists with other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.
Requirements
- At least six months of caregiving experience; experience with older adults is preferred.
- Compassionate interest in caring for older adults.
- Professionalism and ability to establish and maintain rapport with residents and family members, including handling emotionally charged situations professionally.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Complete at least 12 hours of in-service education per year.
- Complete and pass the medication management course.
- Agree to supplemental training by community personnel as required.
- Maintain regular attendance as prescribed by community operating hours, subject to policy-approved absences.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Obtain CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
- Comfort with technology.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, bending, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs, and assisting residents with movement and transfers.
- Ability to move freely within the community and residents’ apartments and to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Caregiving experience with older adults.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and record residents’ vital signs and report deviations to the supervising nurse as specified in the resident’s ISP.
- Assist residents as needed with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, hair care, shaving, and skin care.
- Change bed linens and make beds.
- Assist with toileting and incontinence care.
- Assist with nutritional and fluid intake.
- Assist residents with dressing, ambulation, transfers, and positioning.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Follow each resident’s ISP and daily task sheets.
- Communicate changes in residents’ status or home situations to the appropriate supervisor.
- Use standard precautions and infection-control procedures.
- Follow written instructions and seek assistance or direction in new or unfamiliar situations.
- Prepare resident progress notes and submit documentation in a timely manner.
- Help residents maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Treat residents and their property with care and respect.
- Assist with activities and encourage resident engagement and participation.
- Maintain the confidentiality of residents and coworkers and comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Attend scheduled in-services and mandatory training.
- Follow community and company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
