Resident Assistant - Full-Time

About the role

Ecumen North Branch is hiring a Resident Assistant.

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.
• Learns and assists resident activities as assigned.
• Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties.

Requirements

• Must be 17 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to follow safety protocols.
• Knowledge of basic medical procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Ecumen offers a benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Pay

The targeted pay range for this job is $20.59 to $22.88 per hour. Shift Differential for evenings ($1.00/hour).

Schedule

Full-Time. Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm. Position works various weekdays, every other weekend & rotating holidays.