Resident Assistant - Heritage Cottages

Job Summary

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

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assist with treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director per individualized care plan. Including but not limited to: Dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, ambulation, transferring.
• Assists with AM and HS cares including oral care as needed.
• Incontinence care.
• Absorb 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/Manager 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, supports all employees within the community as directed by the Clinical Director or Registered Nurse.
• Orients and coaches assigned employees.
• Completes scheduled cleaning tasks.
• Led and assists resident activities as assigned.
• Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• 17 years of age or older
• 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, GED or Higher
• Previous experience with working with seniors

Licensure/Certification

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or Home Health Aide

Benefits

• Benefit packages offered as well as PERA retirement fund