Resident Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Resident Assistant

Job Summary:

The Resident Assistant (RA) provides essential care and support to residents in a manner that promotes dignity, comfort, and independence. The RA assists with activities of daily living (ADLs), monitors resident well-being, and ensures a safe and supportive environment in accordance with facility policies and state regulations.

Current Open Positions:

• Days: Full-Time, 12-hour shifts (2 openings)

• Afternoons: Full-Time 8-hour shifts and Part-Time 8-hour shifts

• Midnights: Full-Time 12-hour shifts and Full-Time 8-hour shifts

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility

• Provide companionship and emotional support

• Observe and report changes in residents' physical or mental condition to nursing staff

• Assist with meals and encourage proper hydration

• Maintain a clean and organized resident environment

• Promote resident safety through proper use of equipment and fall prevention techniques

• Escort residents to activities and appointments as needed

• Follow individualized care plans and accurately document care provided

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and fellow team members

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Previous caregiving or assisted living experience preferred, but not required

• Compassion for working with older adults

• Basic knowledge of infection control and resident rights

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement