Residential Assistant - New Starting Rate

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services • Warren, OH

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About The Position

The Residential Assistant (RA) cares for residents in Shepherd of the Valley’s assisted living facilities under the direction of nursing staff. The role ensures residents’ personal care needs are met with an emphasis on quality, compassion, and timeliness. Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit healthcare community guided by values including compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity, and quality. Its services include short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Answer signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine residents’ needs.
• Assist residents with specific needs involving activities of daily living.
• Assist residents with laundry.
• Oversee residents’ meal preparation in their rooms.
• Assist residents with self-administration of medications.
• Change bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, and answer the telephone.
• Maintain the physical environment in a clean, safe, and pleasant manner.
• Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription medication coverage available to eligible employees.
• Fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
• Flexible spending account for eligible medical expenses and child care.
• Paid time off accrued beginning immediately.
• Seven paid holidays; employees working a holiday are paid double time.
• In the third year of service, employees are paid for their birthday and a floating holiday of their choice.
• Eligibility to participate in the 403(b) tax-deferred annuity from the first day of employment.
• Professional Development Scholarship of $1,000 per year for employees pursuing further education in their field, including free STNA classes.
• Student loan forgiveness up to $2,500 paid over four years.
• Ohio University tuition discounts of 5% for undergraduate programs and 10% for graduate programs.
• Discounts at local businesses.
• Bonus recognition for employees of the month.
• Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents.
• Ongoing longevity bonus after two years.
• Annual performance reviews.

What This Job Offers

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