Resident Assistant; Non-Certified

Resident Assistant (Non-Certified) - Full Time

Stephens County Hospital is seeking a Resident Assistant (Non-Certified) for a full-time position. The ideal candidate will work 7pm to 7am, with rotating days and weekends, and will be on-call as required.

The Resident Assistant is a non-licensed individual who assists residents with the activities of daily living and for assisting as needed to accomplish the goals of the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs mouth, eye and hair care to include denture care and shaving of male residents.
• Performs bath and back care to include partial or complete baths, showers, sitz baths and tub baths.
• Makes beds daily and follows linen change schedule.
• Assists in food service: serves trays, assists in feeding residents, feeds if necessary, picks up trays and records food intake, serves interval nourishments.
• Serves ice and fresh water and maintains aseptic environment.
• Recognizes and observes NPO signs or other restrictions on fluid intake, eg: no hot or ice liquids.
• Assists with toilet needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of body mechanics.
• Remains aware of residents placed on limited motion.
• Assists residents with progressive activity: dangle, stand by bed, sit in chair and walk.
• Gives proper skin care constantly observing pressure areas for bedsores and reports immediately.
• Assists patient in and out of bed.
• Assists with ambulation.
• Checks and records vital signs, blood pressure, TPR.
• Weighs resident as indicated.
• Administers emergency resuscitation of residents in cardiac arrest.
• Assists in emergency admission, care and evacuation of residents in a disaster.
• Supervises self-administration of medications.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness, order, and an attractive environment at all times.
• Provides necessary equipment at resident's bedside.
• Insures clean and safe surrounding.
• Adjusts side rails according to established procedure.
• Collects and disposes of trash according to procedure.
• Cares for soiled and contaminated linens according to procedure.
• Inventories and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Assists with resident laundry.
• Document signs, symptoms and statements made by residents or family.
• Document request from the residents or family.
• Reports accidents or injuries sustained by self, residents or visitors.
• Documents care according to procedure.
• Listens to change of shift report.
• Evaluates self-care abilities/limitations and identifies need for additional safety measures.
• Evaluates and documents for signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Assesses and interprets data relative to resident's age.
• Recognizes anxiety regarding potential changes in lifestyle resulting from illness.
• Addresses resident appropriately.
• Provides for resident's privacy.
• Respects resident's right to refuse treatment.
• Assesses for limiting conditions (vision, hearing, elimination, etc.).
• Implements skin integrity and/or risk to fall protocols.
• Allows residents to discuss thoughts and plans related to death and dying.
• Assesses nutritional intake.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to compile, code and categorize, or verify information/data
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situation
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business…