Residential Assistant

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Warren, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Assistant (RA) cares for residents in our assisted living facilities, under the direction of nursing staff and ensures that residents' personal care needs are provided for with an emphasis on quality, compassion, and timeliness. Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity, and quality. Working for Shepherd of the Valley is not just a job, it's a calling. Shepherd of the Valley provides 5-star treatment at our facilities. We are a healthcare community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health services.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Candidates will also be required to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine residents' needs.
Assists residents with specific needs involving their activities of daily living.
Assists residents with laundry.
Oversees residents' meal preparation in their rooms.
Assists residents with self-administration of medications.
Changes bed linens, runs errands, directs visitors, and answers the telephone.
Maintains physical environment in a clean, safe, and pleasant manner.
Performs other related activities as assigned or requested.