Resident Assistant

Position: Resident Assistant- FT
2530 Old County Road, Newark, Delaware 19702#

Job Description The Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community.

Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED)  Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position  Assists residents with activities of daily living  Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisor  Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts  Must be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies  Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents  Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information  Assists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activities  Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities  Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals  Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers  Assists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional support  Other duties as assigned  Requirements:
* Must have a High School Diploma or GED
* Must have successfully completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations as applicable
* Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing
* Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel
* Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor
* Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times
* Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
* Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs
* Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics
* Must be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge
* Must be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire
* Must be able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
* Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings
* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays
* 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
* Employee Referral Bonus + Incentives (free meals, movie tickets, dining, automotive deals, retail discounts, finance/legal, consulting, electronics, and more!)
* Training, Development & Career Laddering
* Great work-life balance
* Flexible Scheduling
* Telehealth + Flex Spending + Health Savings Account Options
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