Resident Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Resident Assistant

Full Time | Evening Shift
** Pay rate between $14-15.50/hour **
based on shift differentials
* PLUS ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE | Full Time: $3/hour | Part Time: $1.50/hour *
* SIGN ON BONUS | Full Time: $1,500 | Part Time: $750 *

Per Diem
** Pay rate at $14/hour **
PRN Requirement: 3 Shifts per Month

Genacross Lutheran Services, a faith-based nonprofit organization, for over 160 years, has provided compassionate care and support to individuals, families, and communities in need. Genacross Team Members put our mission into action every day, using their skills, talents, and passion, to serve the needs of our community with exceptional care, innovation, and support.

Resident Assistant provides care for the residents in Assisted Living. Resident Aides provide care within their scope of training and any directives from the Charge Nurse.

What will I do as a Resident Assistant with Genacross?

• Provide quality personal care to ensure that residents are comfortable and are provided with the highest quality of care. Adheres to all guidelines learned and state guidelines as well as comply with Genacross policies and procedures.
• Complete administrative requirements to ensure that proper documentation is maintained. Completes paperwork, medical forms, charting and all required documentation as a part of the resident care process and the transition of care process.
• Assist the residents with daily tasks related to dining and the resident activities program.
• Follow care plan functions to meet the specific needs of each resident. Focus on resident's individualized needs and encourage resident's ability to make personal choices.
• Reports allegations of abuse/neglect and reports, as appropriate, to proper organization leadership.
• Reports hazardous incidents, including but not limited to, injuries, equipment, etc., to the appropriate Manager/Supervisor.
• Accepts direction of charge nurse in relation to direct resident care.

Resident Assistant Requirements :

• Must have or be willing to complete the required training for the position of Resident Aide Assistant including first-aid training.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Familiarity with basic computer skills. Ability to learn new software applications as required by the position.
• Must demonstrate an ability to read, write, understand and communicate job-related information and directions in English.
• Must be medically capable of performing the duties described.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and holidays.

Genacross strives to improve the lives of everyone, including our Team Members, who daily enrich the lives of our residents, patients, clients & colleagues.

We offer exceptional Team Member Benefits:
(Benefits vary based on position, schedule, and eligibility. Full details provided upon hire.)

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K plan with up to 4% employer contribution
• Short-term disability
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts

Join Genacross: A faith-inspired career starts here.