Resident Assistant - PRN

Overview

Provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe, and efficient manner, performing duties in accordance with location standards and individualized resident care plans. The role includes training to obtain certification for higher‑level resident care when required.

• Helps residents with outerwear or shoes as needed.
• Assures residents' spiritual needs are met by willing employees (self or others).
• Assists residents by passing snacks and trays, pouring beverages as needed, and maintaining a pleasant dining atmosphere.
• Assists residents in maintaining a proper and clean appearance.
• Safeguards residents' property.
• Keeps residents' living areas pleasant and orderly.
• Provides residents with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans.
• Maintains residents' self‑esteem, privacy, and confidentiality of personal information.
• Documents care provided to residents.
• Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents' conditions to appropriate staff.
• Works with team members and other staff members in a helpful, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Assists residents in meeting their social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents.
• Responds appropriately to resident requests for help and maintains positive relationships with residents' friends and family members.
• Responds promptly to residents' call lights.
• Seeks clarification of assignments and asks questions when needed.
• Expresses ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Requests ongoing feedback on task performance.
• Completes documentation as assigned.
• Listens effectively, shares work‑related information with appropriate staff members.
• Keeps supervisor informed.
• Maintains safe work practices and follows center/campus safety procedures.
• Follows center/campus infection control procedures.

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).

If working at a facility in which a lift is utilized to move residents, the applicant must meet the minimum state age requirement.

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