Resident Assistant/Caregiver-PT

103 Belinda Parkway, Mount Juliet, Tennessee 37122

Responsibilities

• Provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community.
• Reports incidents involving residents, including care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (e.g., HCD, RN/LPN, or ED).
• Maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Performs housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc., as directed by supervisor.
• Responds promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts and remains calm and competent during emergencies.
• Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information.
• Assists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activities.
• Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities.
• Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
• Communicates verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers.
• Assists new residents with move‑in transition, providing emotional support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successfully completed an approved personal care aide program per state regulations, as applicable.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
• Contributing member of the nursing team; follows supervisor instructions.
• Polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co‑workers at all times.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 50 lb and push or carry 25 lb.
• Ability to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
• Must wear designated uniform during working hours, including name badge.
• CPR/First Aid certified, or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
• Must attend and complete all required in‑services and staff meetings.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• Full‑time and part‑time benefits packages.
• Training, development, and career laddering opportunities.
• Great work‑life balance.
• Flexible scheduling.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.