Resident Assistant

About the role

Adheres to and conveys the community's philosophy of maintaining elements of self-care and encouraging independence.

Responsibilities

• Receives report from the previous shift and med attendant.
• Reads the shift-to-shift report and shower schedule for information and changes before coming on shift.
• Documents in the shift-to-shift report book and ADL binder before going off shift.
• Assists with activities of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, simple treatments, and other care.
• Escorts residents to and from the dining room while encouraging residents to find their own way.
• Assists with serving meals and dining room duties as instructed.
• Provides laundry and housekeeping services to residents as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control via proper handling of equipment, soiled linen, bedpans, urinals, and adequate hand washing.
• Documents care given, adhering to community policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors, including housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments, clothing/linen, and the community in general.
• Observes any changes in resident physical or mental status and communicates them to the administrator or resident assistant supervisor.
• Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons, and other emergency procedures; follows community policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans.
• Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment.
• Relieves at the front desk, providing constant coverage for call and alarm systems, as well as clerical and secretarial support as requested.
• Assures the door is alarmed at all times.
• Assists with resident activity programs as assigned.
• Wears a name tag at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned by any member of management.

Requirements

• Keep all required licensure in good standing at all times.

Physical Demands

• Ability to push, pull, and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, squat, and climb stairs.
• Ability to continuously walk or stand.

Universal Precautions

• Potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases.