Caregiver/Resident Assistant

About the role

The Resident Assistant is responsible for providing personal care and delegated health-related services designed to maintain the resident's physical and emotional well-being. This position is responsible for following the service schedule for each resident and correctly documenting services provided.

Responsibilities

• Assists with treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director per individualized care plan including: Dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, ambulation, transferring;
• Assists with AM and HS cares including oral care as needed;
• Incontinence care;
• Assistive devices, glasses and hearing aids;
• Medication administration as delegated by the RN;
• Observes, documents and reports changes in physical, cognitive and emotional condition of any of the residents;
• Promotes independence with residents, offering choices and fostering self-help skills;
• Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment and supports all team members within the community as directed by the Clinical Director or Registered Nurse;
• Completes scheduled cleaning tasks;
• Ledds and assists resident activities as assigned;
• Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Previous experience with working with seniors
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or Home Health Aide rec:mrp9957

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of safety regulations and policies
• Experience with working with seniors

Benefits

Ecumen offers a benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/

Pay

The targeted pay range for this job is $18.82 - $22 per hour.

Schedule

The Resident Assistant is available for Afternoon/PM Shift OR Overnight Shift. All shifts have an every other weekend rotation. Afternoon/PM, 245pm -1045pm, 45 hours/2 weeks
Afternoon/PM, 245pm -1045pm, 37.5hours/2 weeks
Overnights, 10:30pm - 7:00am, 48 hours/2 weeks