Residential Assistant

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Poland, OH

4d•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.

Benefits

Annual Performance Reviews
Medical, dental, eye, and prescription medication coverage are available to eligible employees.
$10,000 life insurance benefit
Flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.
Employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.
7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time.
In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday and choice of floating holiday.
Eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from their first day.
Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field including free STNA classes.
Student Loan Forgiveness up to $2500 paid out over 4 years.
Partnership with Ohio University - SOV employees are eligible for a 5% discount for undergraduate programs, and 10% for graduate programs.
Discounts at local businesses.
Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus.
Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded.
After 2 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.