Resident Assistant

Cedarhurst of Lincoln•Lincoln, NE

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant supports residents in maintaining dignity, independence, and quality of life through personal care assistance, companionship, and encouragement in daily activities. Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, the role promotes residents’ physical, emotional, and social wellbeing through compassionate care, communication, and engagement in community life. The Resident Assistant works with the care team to monitor residents’ health, support individualized care plans, and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. The position also fosters positive relationships with residents, families, and staff. The role involves assisting with personal care, responding to resident requests, recording health measurements as directed, helping residents move safely, supporting meals and activities, and performing laundry and housekeeping tasks. Employees must follow residents’ Advance Directives, communicate observations to the care team, follow infection-prevention protocols, and participate in ongoing training and team activities. Offers are contingent upon completion of a background check and drug screening, required health assessments, and use of designated PPE as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of experience as a resident assistant in a senior living community or healthcare setting preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency with common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word), web-based platforms, electronic health record systems, and applicable HR-related systems.
Ability to walk or stand for extended periods and move throughout the community and resident apartments.
Ability to communicate effectively and identify and interpret written information.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Must complete a background check and drug screening, participate in required health assessments, and use designated PPE as required.

Nice To Haves

CPR or BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist and provide direction to residents with personal care needs, including grooming, hygiene, dressing, and nutrition.
Respond proactively to signal lights, bells, or the intercom to determine residents’ needs.
Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
Transport residents or assist them with walking, turning, and repositioning, alone or with assistance.
Change bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, and answer the telephone.
Assist with laundry and housekeeping duties.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and help with meals as needed.
Encourage and assist residents to participate in activities.
Listen to residents’ concerns and promptly report observations to the care team as needed.
Promote residents’ physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing, supporting their maximum possible self-care and independence.
Understand residents’ Advance Directives and follow their wishes.
Support effective communication between community staff and residents’ families concerning residents’ care and wellbeing.
Work collaboratively, take direction from management, and use initiative in conflict intervention and resolution as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow infection-prevention and control protocols, including using PPE when necessary.
Participate in staff activities that foster teamwork, unity, and morale.
Stay current with required training and ongoing education and pursue continuous learning.