Resident Assistant

About the Role

The Resident Assistant/Care Aide delivers 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.

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 obtain during Orientation (must remain current during employment)

Responsibilities

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

Additional Requirements

• Must enjoy serving seniors
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as a willingness to handle difficult residents
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must perform efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training

About Us

At Century Park Associates, we are dedicated to creating an enriching lifestyle for our residents and a rewarding work environment for our valued associates. We take pride in providing an atmosphere where relationships of trust, leadership, and personal ethics are not only valued but expected. Our “people come first” approach ensures that excellence, respect, and outstanding service are apparent in all we do. We believe in caring for and loving our residents and strongly support their ability to continue growing, learning, and contributing. Every day, team members at Century Park Associates choose to go beyond their job descriptions, exceeding expectations on behalf of their residents.