Resident Support Aide (2553)

Scenic Living Communities•Iowa Falls, IA

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About The Position

Scenic Living Communities is a continuing care retirement community in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Scenic Living Communities offers several levels of living including independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care. In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members. We are seeking a dedicated Resident Support Aide to join our team! The Resident Support Aide provides supportive, non-licensed, non-certified assistance to nursing staff in the delivery of resident care within a long-term care facility. The position focuses on resident comfort, safety, dignity, and quality of life while assisting Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and licensed nursing staff with routine non-clinical tasks. The position serves as an entry-level pathway toward CNA certification.

Requirements

CNA certification is not required at time of hire.
Must obtain Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification within six (6) months of employment OR be enrolled in the first available CNA training course.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
This role does not perform duties requiring CNA certification or nursing licensure and works under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Responsibilities

Assists residents with non-clinical activities of daily living as outlined in the care plan
Maintain, improve and/or enhance each resident’s quality of care and quality of life
Document non-clinical tasks
Reports changes in resident’s condition immediately to the Charge Nurse
Pass linens
Change bed linens and/or make beds
Assist with passing of snack carts
Assist with meal service and passing of room trays
Answer call lights, assist residents with non-clinical tasks, and promptly communicate resident needs to the nursing staff
Escort residents to meals, activities, therapy, and appointments
Monitor high risk residents to prevent falls
Conduct evening activities as needed
Maintain clean, organized resident rooms and common areas
Replenish supplies in resident rooms
Clean and sanitize equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, bedside tables, lift slings)
Remove trash and soiled linens following infection control protocols
Answer phone
Attends and participates in facility meetings and in-service training programs as assigned
Follows and upholds policies and procedures with a special focus on safety policies
Follows infection control guidelines
Observes residents’ rights including, but not limited to, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality, thereby helping to providing quality care and a quality life to each resident
Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing and/or the Executive Director