Resident Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Resident Assistant (RA)

The Resident Care Partner is a non-professional employee trained to provide personal care and related services to residents in the community according to documented, individualized service and care plans. He/she functions under the Healthcare Coordinator. May be a Certified Nurse’s Aide but this is not required.

Obtains vital signs, records and notifies the supervising nurse of deviations per Individual Service Plan (ISP).

• May provide assistance with the following:
• Personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, hair care, shaving, skin care)o Change bed linens and make bedo Toileting and Incontinent Careo Nutritional and fluid intakeo Dressingo Ambulation and transferso Positioningo Medication reminderso Other duties as assigned within scope of practice
• Follows the resident’s ISP as directed. Follows the daily task sheets developed for each resident.

• Communicates with the appropriate supervisor about changes in the resident’s status and/or the home situation
• Utilizes standard precautions and infection control procedures
• Follows written instructions and requests assistance and further instructions with new or unfamiliar situations.
• Prepares resident progress notes and submits this documentation in a timely manner
• Assists the resident in maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Exhibits a caring and respectful attitude toward the resident and the resident’s property
• Assist with activities and encourage resident engagement and participation
• Uphold confidentiality of residents and coworkers, HIPAA
• Attend Bi weekly in service meetings and mandatory trainings
• Adheres to all community and company policies
• Performs any other duties as assignedJob Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)