We are hiring resident assistants for all shifts.
The purpose of this position is to provide personal care and delegated nursing services designed to maintain the resident’s physical and emotional well-being.
FUNDAMENTAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Essential Functions
· Assist the client with personal cares which may include all or some of the following: shampooing of hair, assist with showering, rubbing with lotions, fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed to do so by an RN, medication administration, redirection of a confused client, and other cares as assigned.
· Assist with dressing, grooming and oral cares as assigned.
· Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for clients.
· Help each client to reach and maintain the highest level of performance and independence.
· Observe client and report changes in physical and emotional condition such as change in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc.
· Medication administration or assistance with self-administration of medications as delegated by RN.
· Willing to help with special events, fill in for others to accommodate emergency situations.
· Assist in transporting residents to activities as needed.
· Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as instructed. Report changes or concerns to LPN/RN.
· Attend in-service training as assigned.
· Assist with meals as directed, following special meal plans in instructed.
· Dust, vacuum, mop and other cleaning and laundry chores as scheduled and assigned.
· Assist in transporting residents to activities as well as leading activities as needed.
B. Safety and Sanitation
· Participate in all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in safe and professional manner.
· Provide and maintain safe caring practices of residents.
· Follow all facility safety policies and procedures.
C. Resident Rights
· Adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
· Protection of residents’ confidentiality.
· Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the appropriate licensed staff.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
Three to four years of high school, basic everyday living skills, the ability to understand and follow directions, and the ability to read, write, add and subtract are required. Must possess the ability to work well with people and show evidence of a sincere interest in resident-centered care; must be honest, loyal, neat, well-groomed and conduct self appropriately. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions in a timely fashion, while supporting facility policy, when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must have patience, tact, flexibility, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person