Resident Assistant

About the Role

We are looking for a Resident Assistant who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those needing healthcare or embracing the next chapter of their lives. In this role, you will provide residents and patients with routine personal care, recreational programming, housekeeping, and meal service in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Care and Customer Management (80%)
  • Carry out the daily plan of care, including all aspects of basic daily living and personal care needs.
  • Execute daily activities for residents as scheduled.
  • Serve and assist residents with meals.
  • Provide medication reminders to residents as permitted under Ohio law.
  • Know the location of assigned residents within the community at all times.
  • Listen and respond to the needs of residents and staff members.
  • Monitor residents’ general medical condition and report changes to Charge Nurses.
• Administration and Reporting (15%)
  • Maintain current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation.
  • Inform Charge Nurse of supply and equipment needs.
  • Share opinions and observations of departmental operations with Charge Nurse.
  • Attend all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Operations Management (5%)
  • Complete routine light housekeeping and laundry tasks for the unit (e.g., emptying wastebaskets, cleaning tables after meals).
  • Report any hazardous conditions to the Charge Nurse.
  • Follow established infection control, standard precaution policies, fire and safety policies, and practice good body mechanics.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a long-term care or other related healthcare setting preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Working Conditions

• Sitting: Up to 8 hours/day
• Standing: Up to 8 hours/day
• Walking: Up to 8 hours/day
• Lifting, transferring, pushing, or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies: Up to 50 pounds
• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts during the workday.
• Daily exposure to residents/patients with various disease processes.
• May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, including exposure to AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases: I