Resident Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be dependable, hardworking and willing to work as part of a team.
• Must have the required references and criminal record check.
• Must have annual TB screening and Health Assessment completed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• CNA, HHA or PCA certification preferred.
• One year work experience in a care-giving field desired.
• Warmth, understanding and responsiveness to residents and their demands and reactions.
• Positive feeling for families and visitors, exercising patience and tact.
• Ability to use initiative, judgment and resourcefulness and ability to make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a positive, caring attitude toward all residents, staff and guests.
• Assists residents with bathing, personal care and oral hygiene.
• Assists residents with choice of attire and care of clothing.
• Reminds residents of meal times and monitors meal attendance.
• Makes beds daily and changes bedding and linens weekly or as needed.
• Performs rounds on each resident at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Documents and reports all concerns to the supervisor; (i.e. changes in behavior, evidence of illness etc.)
• Assists relatives, guests and visitors as needed or requested. Will also assist with room preparation and welcome of new residents.
• Reminds residents of medication times.
• Attends staff meetings and in-services when requested.
• Keeps scheduled shifts and plans time off in advance with the supervisor.
• Performs housekeeping duties and laundry as scheduled needed or requested.
• Inspects building areas and furnishings for wear and defects, completes maintenance requests.
• Assists with activity programs as requested.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 403B Employer Match
• Employee Discount Programs