Resident Assistant, Full-Time

About the role

The Resident Assistant is responsible for providing personal care and delegated health-related services designed to maintain the resident’s physical and emotional well-being. This position is responsible for following the service schedule for each resident and correctly documenting services provided.

Opportunity Details

• Schedule: Full-Time
• Shift: 7:00am-3:15pm, 3:00pm-11:15pm or 11:00pm-7:15am
• Position works various weekdays, every other weekend rotating holidays
• Free, underground parking for all team members

Pay

• The targeted pay range for this job is $19.50 to $23 per hour.
• Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits

• Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources.
• Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assists with treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director per individualized care plan including:
• Dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, ambulation, transferring;
• Oral care as needed;
• Incontinence care;
• Assistive devices, glasses and hearing aids;
• Medication administration as delegated by the RN;
• Assists with medication, treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director per individualized care plan.
• Observes, documents and reports changes in physical, cognitive and emotional condition of any of the residents.
• Promotes independence with residents, offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment and supports all team members within the community as directed by the Clinical Director or Registered Nurse.
• Completes scheduled cleaning tasks.
• Leads and assists resident activities as assigned.
• Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must be 17 years of age or older
• Minimum of two years' experience as a caregiver
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Previous experience with working with seniors
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or Home Health Aide