Resident Assistant

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) Change bed linens and make bedo Toileting and Incontinent Care Nutritional and fluid intake Dressing Ambulation and transfers Positioning Medication reminders 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 assigned Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Schedule: Weekends as needed Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: CPR Certification (Preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr