Resident Assistant

Job description:

Resident Assistant (RA)

The Resident Care Partner is a non-professional employee trained to provide personal care and related services to residents in the community according to documented, individualized service and care plans. He/she functions under the Healthcare Coordinator. May be a Certified Nurse’s Aide but this is not required.

Obtains vital signs, records and notifies the supervising nurse of deviations per Individual Service Plan (ISP).

• May provide assistance with the following:
• Personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, hair care, shaving, skin care)
• Change bed linens and make bedo
• Toileting and Incontinent Care
• Nutritional and fluid intake
• Dressing
• Ambulation and transfers
• Positioning
• Medication reminders
• Other duties as assigned within scope of practice
• Follows the resident’s ISP as directed. Follows the daily task sheets developed for each resident.
• Communicates with the appropriate supervisor about changes in the resident’s status and/or the home situation
• Utilizes standard precautions and infection control procedures
• Follows written instructions and requests assistance and further instructions with new or unfamiliar situations.
• Prepares resident progress notes and submits this documentation in a timely manner
• Assists the resident in maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Exhibits a caring and respectful attitude toward the resident and the resident’s property
• Assist with activities and encourage resident engagement and participation
• Uphold confidentiality of residents and coworkers, HIPAA
• Attend Bi weekly in service meetings and mandatory trainings
• Adheres to all community and company policies
• Performs any other duties as assigned
• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
  
  Schedule:
  • Weekends as needed
  Education:
  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
  Experience:
  • Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
  License/Certification:
  • CPR Certification (Preferred)