Resident Assistant

When you work at Heritage at Irene Woods, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! The Heritage at Irene Woods is recruiting for Resident Care Associates - you may call this role a Nursing Assistant, no certification required. We require a very high level of customer service so candidates who have a passion for seniors are needed. While experience is appreciated, we are willing to train those who have a true heart for working with seniors. Resident Care Associates perform various resident care activities and related nonprofessional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of residents. Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Resident Care Associate: * Assist all residents/clients with a high quality of personal care, including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinent care, foot care, vital signs, height and weight checks per policy. * Make all beds as needed in A.M., turn down as needed in P.M. and change bed linens once each week or PRN. * Complete resident's personal laundry as assigned. * Assist residents with meal time. Cut food. Encourage to eat. * Promote a calm atmosphere. * Complete and document shift assignments as assigned, if unable to complete, report to nursing supervisor. * Report to nurse on duty and Director of Health Services all unusual behavior of resident (changing of status). * Provide activities as planned and/or directed. * Respond to call lights and emergencies in a timely manner. * Provide emergency care within scope of practice. Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: * High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required * One (1) year experience working as a PCA/HHA/RA preferred * One (1) year experience working in assisted living/memory care preferred No Certification Required This community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice the LCS Hospitality Promises in all interactions with residents, participants, fellow employees, and guests * We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile. * We treat everyone with courteous respect. * We anticipate your needs and act accordingly. * We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. * We hold ourselves and one another accountable. * We make you feel important. * We embrace and value our differences. * We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?" * We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. * We pay attention to details. If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you! EEO Employer