PT/PRN Resident Assistant - Assisted Living

Description

This position serves as an assistant to residents for areas of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) based on the resident service plan. Responsibilities include one‑on‑one assistance with resident care/service, daily cleaning, and laundry tasks within the home and apartment. Reports to the Resident Services Director.

Responsibilities

• Work with staff to build relationships and strengthen communication with residents and families.
• Report concerns and identify needs to aid in appropriate resident service plan development to the Resident Services Director.
• Provide daily encouragement and reassurance to residents to maintain service plans.
• Encourage resident participation in scheduled activity programs in the house.
• Assist residents to programs within the house as needed and time allows.
• Assist residents with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, eating (food modification, choice selection), toileting, hygiene, and mobility.
• Assist residents with self‑administration of medications and proper documentation, including obtaining participation and verbal compliance from residents for all ADLs.
• Document changes in residents’ functional status, personal care needs, and any other noted changes for shift change and supervisory report in the Communication Log books (kept in the Resident Services Director’s office).
• Report immediate concerns to the Team Lead, Resident Services Director, or Executive Director.
• Respond to resident emergencies according to procedures; provide minimal first aid assistance and notify the Resident Services Director/Executive Director and/or call 911/family.
• Set up common areas and activity rooms for special programs.
• Provide well checks as scheduled for all residents within the group, unless otherwise indicated.
• Complete shift cleaning requirements, including emptying trash daily/each shift, making beds daily, wiping down kitchen and bathroom countertops, spot vacuuming daily, cleaning toilets daily as needed, and mopping bathroom floors as needed.
• Change bed linens bi‑weekly.
• Clean break‑room areas daily.
• Facilitate laundry duties.
• Perform various kitchen duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist in onboarding new staff members as requested, including hosting potential staff observers and training new hires.

Qualifications

• Companionship or private‑duty caregiver experience and/or personal care experience.
• Certified Nurse Aide experience in a group‑care setting (preferred but not required).
• Ability to communicate verbally with the administrative team and co‑workers in a productive, professional, and positive manner.
• Flexibility with scheduling to accommodate emergency plans, procedures, and special circumstances.

Pay

$16/hr – annual cost‑of‑living increase offered.

Schedule

Work Hours: 1st shift 7 am‑3 pm, 2nd shift 3 pm‑11 pm, 3rd shift 11 pm‑7 am, 4th person 7 am‑11 am. Flexible work schedule; part‑time and PRN (as needed) shifts available.