RESIDENT AIDE

Want to work where you make a difference? Ready to be a crucial part of someone's life?

Work at Bayou Palms!

Qualifications

• Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform position specific job duties at an acceptable level
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Education and/or Experience: The ability to read, write, speak clearly and follow written and oral instructions
• Must be willing and able to make decisions when responsible for the facility
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must successfully complete and be current in the following: (These licenses / training are the responsibility of the employee and submitting once a year of a copy of training is required for employment)
• Other skills and Abilities: Must be aware and understand the needs of the elderly
• Must be able to recognize unusual behavior and changes in physical condition of residents and report those observances to the Health and Wellness Coordinator
• Must be thoroughly familiar with all policies and procedures of the facility

Benefits

• Infection Control/Personal Hygiene Training
• Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Responsibilities

• Summary: Our Resident Care Aides will work together with the Director of Nursing to ensure that resident care goals are being met, including providing personal care services, assistance, support and supervision to all residents
• An individual will also demonstrate good skills in all forms of communication
• CPR/First Aid Training