Resident Assistant

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$14.00/hr - $18.00/hr

Position Title: Resident Assistant

Department: Assisted Living/Memory Care

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Director or Health & Wellness

Supervises: Not Applicable

PTO Classification: Full-Time

Provides routine daily nursing care and services that support the care delivered to residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care, in accordance with the established nursing care procedures and as directed by the supervisor. An active approach to Resident care will be taken and not just passive maintenance. RAs will be deeply involved in resident activities and programming and must understand and have a desire to continue to grow in dementia‑specific care.

• Carries out daily resident programming and activities.
• Assists the resident in any daily routines, any personal care, and housekeeping tasks that the resident needs assistance in performing.
• Reports observations and other pertinent information related to the care of the resident.
• Provides services that support the care delivered to the resident, and review care plans daily to determine if changes in the daily care routine have been made.
• Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care.
• Participates in the identification of team member educational needs.
• Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with unit facility policies.
• Surveys for safety and picks up resident’s room each day. Removes all soiled linens from rooms. Bed linens, towels, and wash cloths are to be changed once a week or as necessary.
• Performs checks on residents and provides assistance in toileting or cleanup of soiled resident.
• Ensures that all residents call lights are promptly answered, followed by appropriate responses to requests.
• Assists with dietary responsibilities, including serving meals and cleaning meal area, as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or the Executive Director.
• Understand and follow compliance with safety and infection control policies and procedures to include the practice of regular and thorough handwashing. Adherence to established procedures in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Ensures confidentiality of all residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and, in a manner, consistent with Remember Me Senior Care culture and values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent required.
• Experience working with the elderly is desirable.

• CPR and first aid training (preferred).

• Language Ability:
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with team members, residents, and family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, and outside contacts.
• Must possess acceptable written and verbal communication skills utilizing the English language.
• Cognitive Demands:
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be caring and compassionate in dealing with the residents as well as team members.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile…