Resident Assistant

: When you work at Magnolia Springs Louisville, 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! We are currently seeking an outstanding Resident Assistant to join our team. Full Time Second Shift

Position Summary:

Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL's) including assisting with self administration of medication to the resident as directed by the Director of Resident Services (DRS) for the Resident Services Department.

Essential Job Functions:

• Schedule and/or provide activities of daily living assistance to the residents as directed from the Resident's Service Plan.

• Provide training and orientation to new staff members and ongoing training to current staff members.

• Perform clerical functions as directed by the DRS.

• Provide verbal encouragement and support to staff.

• Prioritize tasks to ensure optimum services to residents as requests and/or needs change.

• Communicate to residents, families, Department Heads and the Director of Resident Services when needed.

• Provide Medication reminders and/or assistance according to state regulations.

• Provide assistance with self-administration of medications as allowed by state specific guidelines.

• Under the universal worker the RA's responsibilities may also include scheduling and/or performing housekeeping and dining room duties.

• Observes safety and security procedures.

• Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in work performed.

• The 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, fellow employees, and guests:
  • We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
  • We treat everyone with courteous respect.
  • We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
  • We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
  • We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
  • We embrace and value our differences.
  • We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
  • 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.

Qualifications/Education Required (Preferred):

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• or one to three months related experience and/or training
• or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven experience in observing and documenting changes in emotional, physical, and spiritual health of residents
• Prior healthcare experience working with the elderly preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must have current Basic First Aid and CPR certification if required by State.
• Must successfully complete Magnolia Springs' Medication Management Training (if providing medication reminders or assistance with medication).

Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one- on-one and small group situations to customers, residents, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work various schedules and shifts as needed.

Special Requirements (if applicable):

• Doctor's statement verifying free from communicable disease
• Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deals with service failures and prioritizes customer needs.
• Able to clearly present information through the spoken word; reads and interprets complex information; talks with Residents, family members and customers; listens well.
• Able to communicate with others in a warm and helpful manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport.
• Able to work cooperatively with a group of people to achieve goals and objectives.
• Able to be tactful; maintains confidences, and fosters an ethical work environment; prevents inappropriate behavior by coworkers; gives proper credit to others; handles all situations honestly.
• Able to keep an open mind and change opinions on the basis of new information; performs a variety tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change; manages transitions effectively from task to task; adapts to varying customer needs.

Other Information:

• List tools, equipment, machines used on the job:
  • Medical equipment for assessment
  • Washer/dryer machines
  • General office equipment: printer, copier, scanner, fax machine, pager, telephone

• Physical activities of the position:
  • Lifts up to 100 lbs. occasionally, Carries up to 100 lbs. occasionally
  • Pushes and pulls up to 100 lbs. occasionally
  • Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally
  • Talks and listens frequently
  • Sits 2 hours per day; stands and walks 6 hours per day (combined) - 8 hr. day

• Physical requirements of the job:
  • Medium work - exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

• Visual acuity requirements, including color, depth perception and field of visions:
  • Resident Care/Assessment: must be intact including color, depth perception and field of vision.

• Environmental factors:
  • The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
  • The worker is subject to hazards including some hazardous waste.
  • The worker is subject to hazards and other environmental conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the

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