Medication Manager - Assisted Living- Part Time

JOB SUMMARY: The Resident Assistant is responsible for attending to resident care needs and ensuring residents' well-being. $13 an hour + Shift Differential DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Answer the resident call system promptly (within 5 minutes). Maintain daily communication with the RN Manager and read the daily communication log. Attend to all care needs of residents, scheduled or as they arise. Set up tables in preparation for meals. Assist with serving meals, including bringing residents into the dining room, serving drinks and food, and verbally cueing residents needing assistance. Help with meal cleanup, including clearing dishes, wiping down tables and chairs, following sanitizing protocols. Collect garbage from all resident apartments daily, remove wet or soiled incontinent supplies, and take garbage to the dumpster at least once per shift. Assist with activities as requested or assigned, coordinating with the Activity Director as needed. Document any unusual incidents, medical information, or concerns in the communication log, including vital signs and changes in resident conditions. Report significant changes or emergencies to the RN Manager immediately. Apply proper transfer techniques and body mechanics when assisting residents, using gait belts as appropriate. Perform housekeeping duties in common areas and light cleaning in resident apartments, including changing beds, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and managing incontinent accidents promptly. Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor. Maintain daily contact with residents, families, and the Nurse Manager. Coordinate external contacts with residents’ families and prospective residents, primarily handled by the Nurse Manager. Prepare appointment papers, including copies of MAR, vitals, and communication sheets. QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS: Well-groomed, cheerful, and enthusiastic. Age 18 or older. Enjoys working with the elderly. Ability to perform frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs and occasionally more than 50 lbs. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Must be at least 18 years old. High school diploma or equivalent GED. Certified Nurse Aide certification is helpful; we will pay for the Med Manager course if not already certified. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aspen Heights