Resident Assistant

What You'll Do

• Escort residents to meals, activities, appointments, and common areas
• Provide companionship through conversation, reading, games, and social interaction
• Respond promptly to resident call lights and notify nursing staff when clinical assistance is needed
• Assist residents with dining room seating, meal setup, hydration, and snack service
• Help maintain clean, organized, and clutter-free resident rooms and common areas
• Assist with light housekeeping and environmental cleanliness
• Support resident activities and encourage participation
• Prepare resident rooms for admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Clean wheelchairs, walkers, and other resident equipment
• Follow all infection prevention, HIPAA, and resident rights policies
• Work closely with nursing staff to report changes in resident condition or safety concerns

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing wheelchairs, and occasional lifting
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, pushing wheelchairs, and occasional lifting
• Works in a healthcare environment that operates 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, pushing wheelchairs, and occasional lifting
• Works in a healthcare environment that operates 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays

Why Join Lake Providence Nursing & Rehab Center?

We Offer Competitive pay
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Company-Paid Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Career advancement opportunities
Ongoing education and training
Supportive leadership and team environment