Resident Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience as a resident assistant in a senior living community or healthcare setting preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word), web-based platforms, electronic health record systems, and applicable HR-related systems.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods and move throughout the community, resident apartments, and other areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively and identify and interpret written information.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to follow infection prevention and control protocols, including use of PPE when necessary.
• Must complete required background check, drug screening, and health assessments, such as TB testing or physical evaluations, as conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

• CPR or BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and provide direction to residents with personal care needs, including grooming, hygiene, dressing, and nutrition.
• Respond proactively to signal lights, bells, or intercoms to determine residents’ needs.
• Take and record residents’ temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
• Transport residents and assist them with walking, turning, and repositioning, independently or with assistance.
• Change bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, and answer the telephone.
• Assist with laundry and housekeeping duties.
• Assist residents to and from the dining room and help with meals as needed.
• Encourage and assist residents to participate in activities.
• Listen to residents’ concerns and promptly report observations to the care team as needed.
• Promote residents’ physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing and support their return to their maximum level of self-care and independence when possible.
• Understand and follow residents’ Advance Directives and wishes.
• Support effective communication between community staff and residents’ families concerning residents’ care and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively, take direction from management, and use initiative to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow infection prevention and control protocols, including using PPE when necessary.
• Participate in staff activities that foster teamwork, unity, and morale.
• Stay current on training and ongoing education and pursue continuous learning.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match after one year of service for eligible employees
• GROW Points rewards system
• Exclusive Skechers shoe discounts
• Early paycheck access
• Comprehensive training and opportunities for personal and professional growth