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.
Essential Job 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;
- Leads and assists resident activities as assigned;
- Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Must be 16 years of age or older;
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written;
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED);
- Previous experience with working with seniors (rec:mrp7148).
Pay
The targeted pay range for this job is $20.03- $22.84 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.
Benefits
Team members working casually/on-call are eligible for paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.
Schedule
The Resident Assistant has an Every other weekend rotation.