Resident Assistants

Harmony Senior Services•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community. Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED) Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position Assists residents with activities of daily living Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisor Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts Must be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information Assists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activities Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers Assists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional support Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Successfully completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations as applicable
Able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing
Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel
Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor
Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times
Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
Able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs
Able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics
Must be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge
CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire
Able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings
Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents.
Reports incidents involving residents, including care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals.
Maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Assists residents with activities of daily living.
Performs housekeeping duties such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and dining room as directed.
Responds promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts.
Remains calm and competent during emergencies.
Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information.
Assists residents to and from the dining room and activities.
Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities.
Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
Communicates verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Assists new residents with move-in transition and provides emotional support.
Performs other duties as assigned.