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;
• Leads and assists resident activities as assigned;
• Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Skills

• None specified.

Benefits

• Paid time off for Sick & Safe time;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• other well-being resources.

Pay

The targeted pay range for this job is $18.50 - $22.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Schedule

PM Shift 2:15pm - 10:15pm. All shifts have an every other weekend rotation.