Resident Assistant – Household Assistant Otterbein Staffing Agency

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides quality resident ADL care including teeth care, toileting, bathing, incontinence, and dressing in a caring and supportive manner as needed per individual resident.
• Assists residents who need encouragement, supervision, cueing, or other non-weight-bearing assistance related to transfer, ambulation, toileting etc.
• Rolls carts, laundry hampers and other equipment safely through work and resident areas.
• Observes and reports significant changes and observations to the nurse in charge.
• Quickly responds to emergency calls from Independent Living residents as directed by the nurse in charge.

Cooking Functions

• Help Elder Assistants plan appropriate meals according to dietary needs/preferences/medical issues of Elders. Seek input from Elders with meal planning and preparation.
• Prep ingredients; prepare and serve meals and snacks
• Set up table
• Ensure the safety and freshness of food; measure and record food temperatures

Housekeeping/Laundry Functions

• Inventory and stock shelves with supplies
• Clean rooms, floors, equipment, kitchen to maintain a safe, neat and clean environment
• Ensure laundry is done and returned; help Elders put laundry in closet/drawers. Other duties as assigned

Experience & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• CPR / First Aid Course desired
• Preferred experience:
• Previous experience working with elders
• Cooking for a family or group of diners (not necessary to be a licensed cook)
• Light housekeeping and laundry skills

Working Conditions

• Able to stand, bend, stoop, lift, grasp, pull, stretch, kneel, walk, and sit for long periods.
• Must be able to hear, with or without modification, in order to interact and respond to groups and/or individuals.
• Hazardous materials exposure/environmental hazards. May be exposed to or subject to:
• Infectious waste and communicable diseases.
• Blood or body fluids.
• Hazardous materials as defined by OSHA.
• Falls related to spills & incontinence, burns from equipment, odors, etc.
• May be exposed to angry or combative residents.