Resident Assistant

Shift Availability Full‑Time: Nights Part‑Time: Afternoons Less than Part‑Time: Days, Nights Resident Assistant Overview The Resident Assistant provides residents and patients with routine personal care, recreational programming, housekeeping, and meal service in accordance with company standards, federal, state, and local regulations, and as directed by the Charge Nurse. Essential Activities and Tasks Care and Customer Management – 80% Carry out daily plan of care including all aspects of basic daily living and personal care needs. Execute daily activities for residents as scheduled. Serve and assist residents with meals. Provide medication reminders to residents as permitted under Ohio law. Know location of assigned residents within the community at all times. Listen and respond to the needs of residents and staff members. Monitor residents’ general medical condition and report changes to Charge Nurses. Administration and Reporting – 15% Maintain current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards, federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Inform Charge Nurse of supply and equipment needs. Willingly and consistently share opinions and observations of departmental operations with Charge Nurse. Attend all‑employee and departmental meetings and in‑service training as scheduled or as directed. Operations Management – 5% Complete routine light housekeeping and laundry tasks for the unit, such as emptying wastebaskets and cleaning tables after meals. Report any hazardous conditions to the Charge Nurse. Follow established infection control and standard precaution policies, fire and safety policies, and practice good body mechanics. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience in a long‑term care or other related healthcare setting preferred. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Working Conditions and Special Requirements Sitting – up to 8 hours/day. Standing – up to 8 hours/day. Walking – up to 8 hours/day. Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies – up to 50 pounds. Work weekends, evenings, and holidays – as scheduled. Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts. Work day subject to residents/patients with various disease processes. Daily may be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases – I. #J-18808-Ljbffr