Resident Assistant (all shifts) - Cottagewood Senior Communities

Cottagewood is located on a beautiful 17 acre campus complete with charming courtyards and attractive cottages. We have a compassionate, caring and dedicated team who daily demonstrate our mission, "To Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Every Person who Comes in Contact with Our Organization" . If you enjoy being part of a team, are a caring and compassionate person and love to help people, this position may be a perfect fit for you. Our employees enjoy flexible work schedules, opportunities for advancement and paid comprehensive training! No experience is necessary. Check us out at

• We offer competitive wages $18.00 (starting), and up to $23.00 for applicants who have experience and/or hold a CNA.
• Shift differential pay of $1.00 for evening shift and $2.00 for overnights.
• Double time on holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid sick
• Floating holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (30+ hours per week)
  
• Long & short term disability (30+ hours per week)
• Company paid life insurance (30+ hours per week)
• 401K

Job Overview
Our Resident Assistants provide both physical and emotional care to our Residents and their families.

Job Responsibilities and Duties
*Assist residents with ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) as identified in the service plan. These cares may include all or some of the following: assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of hair; assisting with showering or bathing; toileting; rubbing with lotions; fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed by an RN; redirection of confused client, and other cares as assigned
*Assisting with ambulation and transfers, including proper use of a transfer belt and assistive devices and proper body mechanics to avoid injury.
*Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for residents.
*Help each resident to reach and maintain the highest level of performance and independence.
*Provide residents with both physical and emotional support.
*Assist with treatments as delegated by the Registered Nurse per the resident service agreement
*Observe client and report changes in physical and emotional condition such as change in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc.
*Assist with activities by encouraging activity participation and escorting residents to scheduled activities
*Interact with residents to provide reassurance, engagement, and redirection as appropriate.
*Complete all required documentation daily; service schedule, flow sheet, communication book, etc.
*Attend In-service training as assigned

Qualifications
*Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
*Must be able to prioritize, and organize work effectively and efficiently.
*Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
*Must work as a team member with other personnel.
*Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
*Must be punctual, with good attendance record.
*Able to make responsible choices and decisions and act in the resident's best interest.
*Maintains confidentiality
*Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English

Working Hours
We have FT & PT shifts available. The RA will be required to work every other weekend and some holidays.

General Notes
*This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor.
*Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as needs prevail.

Gentle Touch Health Initiatives is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. GTHI is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.