Resident Assistant Openings
Job Highlights:
- $16 - $24.50 / Hour*
- Flexible Schedules
- Free Employee Meal
- Full & Part-Time Options
- AM & PM Shifts
Job Overview
- Great opportunity to help change the lives of others every day.
- Looking for compassionate team members to help our residents live joyfully and flourish together.
- RA or CNA (Caregiver) will provide physical & emotional care as outlined in each resident’s service agreement.
- RA will support the residents by assisting in the dining room and participating in activities and outings.
- RA will be responsible for communicating with residents, families, and notifying the case manager of any changes in condition or concerns.
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Job Overview
- Great opportunity to help change the lives of others every day.
- Looking for compassionate team members to help our residents live joyfully and flourish together.
- RA or CNA (Caregiver) will provide physical & emotional care as outlined in each resident’s service agreement.
- RA will support the residents by assisting in the dining room and participating in activities and outings.
- RA will be responsible for communicating with residents, families, and notifying the case manager of any changes in condition or concerns.
Job Responsibilities & Duties
- Assist residents with ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) as identified in the service plan. These cares may include all or some of the following: assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of hair; assisting with showering or bathing; rubbing with lotions; fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed by an RN; redirection of confused client, and other cares as assigned.
- Assisting the client with use of the commode, urinal, or toilet and with adult incontinence products as assigned.
- Assisting with ambulation and transfers, including proper use of a transfer belt and assistive devices and proper body mechanics to avoid injury.
- Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for residents.
- Help each resident to reach and maintain the highest level of performance and independence.
- Provide residents with both physical and emotional support.
- Assist with treatments as delegated by the Registered Nurse per the resident service agreement
- Observe client and report changes in physical and emotional condition such as change in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc.
- Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as instructed. Report changes or concerns to case manager.
- Assist with activities by encouraging activity participation and escorting residents to scheduled activities
- Participate in activities as assigned
- Interact with residents to provide reassurance, engagement, and redirection as appropriate.
- Answer all pendant calls promptly and take appropriate action.
- Communicate resident information to the case manager verbally and through the daily log.
- Complete all required documentation daily; service schedule, flow sheet, communication book, etc.
- Attend In-service training as assigned
Qualifications
- Registered as a Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aid or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
- Prefer six month experience in long term care or assisted living residence.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Must be able to prioritize, and organize work effectively and efficiently.
- Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
- Must work as a team member with other personnel.
- Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
- Must be punctual, with good attendance record.
- Must remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
- Able to make responsible choices and decisions and act in the resident’s best interest.
- Maintains confidentiality
- Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English
Gentle Touch Health Initiatives is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. GTHI is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.
* Hourly rate is based on experience
