Resident Assistant

American House Senior Living Communities • Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

Resident Assistants at American House Senior Living Communities provide personal assistance to residents under the guidance of RNs or LPNs. The role promotes residents’ functional independence and psychosocial well-being while supporting daily living, safety, social engagement, and a clean living environment. Resident Assistants also monitor and report changes in residents’ physical and psychosocial conditions, respond to emergencies, document care, and attend required meetings and training.

American House’s mission is to enrich the lives of those it serves by fostering meaningful relationships and providing compassionate care.

Requirements

• Communicate clearly and effectively with residents and staff.
• Be able to lift, pull, push, and carry 40 pounds and move quickly throughout the community to provide emergency assistance.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and coworkers and transport patients and equipment as appropriate.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational experience.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test, and physical.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with seniors.
• CNA certification.
• Previous experience in assisted living or memory care.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with residents, provide companionship, and establish trust.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including ambulation, transfers, showering, personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, and reminders.
• Organize and participate in group or one-on-one activities as requested by residents.
• Perform daily tasks safely and follow applicable procedures.
• Serve meals and complete after-meal cleanup.
• Keep resident rooms clean and tidy and manage resident laundry as assigned.
• Observe residents and promptly report concerns, including skin issues and behavioral changes, to the Wellness Director.
• Follow safety guidelines, including fire protection, infection control, and quality assurance procedures.
• Communicate with family members, visitors, and volunteers in a customer service-oriented manner.
• Report changes in residents’ psychosocial and physical conditions to the Wellness Director.
• Notify the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director of complaints, grievances, or instances of abuse.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls through the call system.
• Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
• Complete required paperwork accurately.
• Attend Wellness meetings and mandatory training to support regulatory compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED