Resident Assistant (RA)

Hope Springs Care Center•Montrose, CO

About The Position

The Resident Assistant (RA) provides daily personal care to residents with professionalism, dignity, and respect, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations for assisted living communities. The position supports high-quality resident care in Assisted Living and/or Memory Care and may also perform cleaning and laundry duties. The role reports to the Director of Assisted Living, Director of Memory Care, or Director of Wellness.

Requirements

Effectively communicate in English and follow written and verbal instructions.
Meet the community’s general health requirements.
Possess adequate sight and hearing, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately for the job.
Be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Six months of experience in a senior living community.
Valid Adult Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
Detail orientation and follow-through; ability to prioritize and multitask.
Ability to build relationships and work well with residents, staff, families, and others, with a caring attitude and sincere interest in others.
Clear and effective communication skills, curiosity, and a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including grooming, bathing, and dressing, as requested or directed by a supervisor.
Attend to residents’ personal care needs in a timely manner and follow their service plans.
Document and report care provided and resident observations.
Take vital signs and measure residents’ heights and weights.
Respond promptly to emergency calls and monitor resident safety and well-being.
Report changes in residents’ status or health to a supervisor.
Follow infection-control practices and universal precautions.
Provide information to residents and encourage and participate in activity-focused programs.
Interact tactfully and compassionately with residents, coworkers, families, visitors, government personnel, and the public, including people who are ill, disabled, emotionally upset, or hostile.
Attend, participate in, and contribute to monthly staff meetings about resident, departmental, and community needs.
Clean common areas and occupied and vacant apartments, and perform laundry services in accordance with community policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with resident evacuation during emergencies when necessary.
Work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, in other positions temporarily when necessary, and respond to emergency callbacks.