Resident Assistant

Join Otterbein Senior Life – a place that ignites your passion. You’ll find days filled with opportunities and memorable experiences. Become part of a team dedicated to caring for others. Career opportunities available for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Culinary, Maintenance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, and more.

At Otterbein, you are not just an “employee”; you are a partner in care. We believe in working together toward a common goal. Our focus is on person-centered care that honors both residents and their choices. Join a community of talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, and endearing individuals, among many other wonderful qualities.

It’s when you become a part of something bigger. You’re advancing and growing. You’re making a positive impact on the lives of others. It’s when you discover what you were born to do. It’s where you want to be. That’s Otterbein.

Life at Otterbein is progressive, supportive, fun, and inspiring.

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with company match
• Employee-sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  * Benefits may vary based on position and location.
• Person-centered care
• Low staff-to-resident ratio
• Modern, state-of-the-art communities
• Top-quality equipment
• Safety programs in place
• Online employee platform for peer recognition and engagement
• And more!
• Company-paid CNA classes
• Training programs
• Strong “promote from within” philosophy
• Locations in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan

Adhere to Safety and Infection Control Policies and Procedures. Communicate Effectively Orally and in Writing. Maintain Resident Unit and Work Area in Clean Safe and Orderly Manner. Promote Positive Public Relation for the Facility. Perform Other Tasks as Required.

Shift: Part Time 1st Shift

Maintain Adequate Supplies for Nursing Department

• Receive supplies from vendor and review order for accuracy.
• Tag appropriately and secure supplies in stock room.
• Distribute supplies to various nursing units per schedule.

Adhere To Safety and Infection Control Policies and Procedures

• Maintain good personal hygiene and adhere to uniform requirement.
• Practice universal precautions.
• Participates in orientation training and at least twelve (12) hours of in-service programs annually.
• Report defective equipment or other potential safety hazards promptly.
• Adhere to Nursing Department policies and procedures.

Communicate Effectively Orally and In Writing

• Report physical or behavioral changes in the resident, accidents/incidents immediately.
• Maintain and safeguard entrusted confidential information.
• Be flexible, receptive and adaptive to change.

Maintain Resident Unit and Nursing Work Areas in Clean, Orderly, and Safe Manner

• Use only approved items.
• Replace furniture to proper safe location.
• Handle equipment and supplies to avoid wastage or breakage.
• Use time effectively and efficiently.

Promote Positive Public Relations for the Facility

• Display courteous, cooperative, helpful manner with residents, visitors and other staff
• Represent the facility in a positive manner.

Perform Other Tasks as Required

• Assist other personnel when assignment completed.
• Know and follow existing lines of communication and authority.
• Other - as designated by Charge Nurse or Nursing Director.
• Assure that resident rights are maintained at all times, reporting suspected deviations to immediate supervisor.
• Customer Service -Respond to requests for service and assistance.
• Interpersonal
  Skills
  - Maintain confidentiality Written Communication - Edit work for spelling and grammar.
• Professionalism
  - Approach others in a tactful manner.
• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  High School diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. The ability to read/write comprehensive English and document observations. Must perform basic math. Employee must participate in orientation…