Resident Assistant (7am-7pm)

National Church Residences • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide direct care to the residents, assuming responsibility for assisting residents with numerous activities of daily living while encouraging and guiding them to maintain or reach the highest level of function in accordance with facility policies and procedures. This role involves reporting resident needs and concerns to the supervisor on duty.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred or currently enrolled in a program to achieve preferred education.
• Two to four years of experience preferred.
• Good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and World Wide Web.
• Current OH State Tested Nurse Aide license required (for Ohio), or current FL Certified Nursing Assistant license required (for Florida).
• Must adhere to all policies, procedures, terms and conditions set forth in the National Church Residences’ Employee Information Guide (EIG), the Code of Conduct, as well as any facility handbook, including corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, and all federal, state, local regulations and laws.
• Ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity for the residents/clients, their families and the staff.
• Reports all complaints made by residents/clients and/or families to the appropriate supervisors.
• Reports all allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds/resident property and/or any other corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state and local regulations and laws.

Responsibilities

• Performs/assists with all resident direct care needs and comforts of daily living as needed, including lifting, turning, positioning, transporting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, grooming, and responding to call lights.
• Provides restorative care including range of motion, ambulation, and bowel and bladder training.
• Communicates professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing, and follows written and verbal directions.
• Provides exemplary customer service to residents, peers, families, managers, and visitors.
• Reports any changes in physical or mental conditions on a timely basis.
• Assists nurses with assigned tasks, including measuring and recording vitals, gathering weights and measures, making beds, cleaning closets, organizing resident living areas, and assisting with new admissions and training new staff.
• Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Resident Rights documentation and ensures residents' rights are protected.
• Reports resident complaints to the charge nurse or supervisor and maintains confidentiality.
• Documents resident information timely, accurately, and confidentially in the electronic medical record system.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures outlined under Safety & Compliance, demonstrates proper use of equipment, and reports equipment needs or repairs.
• Practices universal precautions, uses protective equipment, and follows infection control protocol standards.
• Performs food service functions including preparing residents for meals, serving food, assisting with eating, after-meal care, passing snacks and fresh water/ice, recording food/fluid intake, and reporting changes in eating habits.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident's room, including daily, deep, and discharge cleaning.
• Provides for and engages in activities of interest to residents.
• Provides restorative nursing programs necessary to maintain Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently, provides leadership as a role model, and collaborates in policy creation and problem-solving.
• Completes all annual education requirements timely, including Compliance, Privacy, Security, and HIPAA training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

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