Residential Assistant
About The Position
The Residential Assistant (RA) cares for residents in assisted living facilities, under the direction of nursing staff, ensuring that residents' personal care needs are provided for with an emphasis on quality, compassion, and timeliness. Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by basic Christian values, providing 5-star treatment in a healthcare community. SOV offers short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health services. Working for Shepherd of the Valley is described as a calling, not just a job.
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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Annual Performance Reviews
- Medical, dental, eye, and prescription medication coverage
- Fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit
- Flexible Spending Plan (allows payment of certain medical expenses and child care on a pre-tax basis)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) hours accumulated immediately
- 7 paid holidays (double time for working a holiday)
- Paid birthday and choice of floating holiday after 3 years of service
- Eligibility to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from the first day
- Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field
- Free STNA classes
- Student Loan Forgiveness up to $2500 paid out over 4 years
- 5% discount for undergraduate programs at Ohio University (for SOV employees)
- 10% discount for graduate programs at Ohio University (for SOV employees)
- Discounts at local businesses
- Employee of the month bonus
- Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents
- Ongoing longevity bonus after 2 years
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
