Resident Assistant

About the role

Harbor Place at Cottesmore, a "Great Place to Work" certified community, is seeking a Resident Assistant/Care Aide to deliver quality assisted living services focused on maximizing residents' individual capabilities in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Century Park standards. Reports to the Resident Care Director.

Schedule

Full-time day shift: Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm. Evening and night shift differentials are offered.

Pay

Wage scale: $19.00–$23.00 per hour, dependent on years of experience.

Benefits

• Meals provided
• Bridge toll negotiable
• Evening and night shift differentials

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year experience in senior services preferred
• State Trained Nursing Assistant certification (if required by state)
• CNA certification or Home Health Aide certification preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; must remain current during employment

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living as designated in care plan (e.g., dressing, toileting, hair care, bathing)
• Read 24-hour log at beginning of shift
• Make routine rounds as scheduled and check with residents to ensure care needs are being met
• Assist residents with clothing choices appropriate for the day's weather, clean and stain-free
• Assist incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep residents clean and dry
• Assist residents with ambulation and use of walkers, canes, wheelchairs, etc.
• Assist residents during meal times in the dining area
• Encourage residents to participate in activities
• Shampoo hair weekly if not done by beautician
• Make beds daily and perform light housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas as designated
• Prepare residents for activities, meals, appointments, etc.
• Deliver meals and assist with set-up or feeding as needed
• Verify residents are present for meals and check on those not attending unless notified otherwise in advance
• Report all changes in resident conditions to Nurse, Resident Care Director, or Executive Director
• Welcome new residents and assist with adjustment to community
• Assist residents with packing/unpacking (storing, labeling, and inventorying belongings upon move-in)
• Comply with infection control guidelines

Skills

• Enjoy serving seniors
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm; willingness to handle difficult residents
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
• Perform efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park's Code of Ethics and completing all required compliance training