*Purpose*
The Resident Assistant provides resident care duties under the supeneision of licensed nursing personnel and to assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment for the residents.
*Minimum Eligibility Requirements*
Successfully complete training as required by state regulations
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public
Must meet all health requirements, including TB
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (Essential Job Functions) with or without reasonable accommodation
Must pass criminal background check
Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
*Essential Job Functions*
Customer Service
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner
Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority
Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitor include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current resident's families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors, and regulators)
• Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards
Communicate professionally and cooperate with supervisor and all community personnel
Reinforce Company Brand Promise by creating a customer experience of the highest quality Residents Rights
Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents' rights Personal care and nursing
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care
Keep proper records of care
Report observations to licensed nurse
Immediately report any changes in resident's condition to the supervisor
Vital sign monitoring will be performed as needed by personnel with current license/qualification (as required by state regulations)
Medication Assistance
May assist with and document medications, following accepted practices, and in accordance with State regulations under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse Dining Services
• Focus on customer to residents in dining services
Work as a team with dining services to assist in:
+ Setting up serving carts for each meal
+ Serving meals to resident's tables according to Landmark Villa procedures
Bussing tables and preparing dishes for washing
Cleaning dining room, including wiping tables and chairs
+ Setting tables for the next meal
Delivering trays to resident apartments as needed
Understand and follow dinging services safety and infection control policies and procedures
Safety and Sanitation
Monitor the phone, front door, call and alarm systems
Understand and follow safety and infection control policies and procedures
Respond to emergency call signals promptly
Report incidents and completes appropriate paperwork
Laundry/Cleaning Functions
Collect, laundry, and distribute linens, garments, etc.
in accordance with Community procedures Help to properly maintain all equipment, ensure work areas are clean and safe, and ensure policies covering infection control, health and safety, etc.
are strictly followed Assist in cleaning resident rooms, dining areas, public areas.
Training
Attend all required in-service trainings Other
Promote and encourage residents to participate in activities • Follow and communicate company policies and procedures n The job description provides a framework for the job, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
*Physical/Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)*
Medium work- ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
*OSHA Category Classification*
Il: Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogen
Note: All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essentialjob functions and requirement, and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance offundamentaljob duties) have not been included.
However, the omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $18.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid orientation
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
* Assisted living facility
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Every weekend
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* On call
Work Location: In person