Resident Assistant- Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center- Full Time Evenings

Full-time, evening shift (3p–11p), 40 hours per week.

About the role

Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center is a unique, memory-care assisted-living community for residents with mild to moderate dementia. With a maximum of 51 residents, we offer a small, beautiful, home-like setting with expansive outdoor space. We encourage independence while providing a caring and supportive environment.

The Resident Assistant (RA) is a caregiver who provides compassionate, respectful assistance to residents under the supervision of an LPN or RN.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
• Assist residents with medication administration as needed.
• Encourage and support resident independence and dignity.
• Monitor resident safety and well-being; report any changes to the LPN/RN.
• Consult with LPN/RN on any changes in resident health status.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents by understanding their personal histories, preferences, and routines; anticipate resident needs.
• Help with light housekeeping and meal service to maintain a safe, clean living space.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with coworkers and supervisors.
• Promote a warm, friendly, and respectful environment.

Requirements

• Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in senior care, health care, or assisted living preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow care plans and safety protocols.
• Working knowledge of computers, including electronic health records, email, and required in-servicing.
• Physical, visual, and auditory ability adequate to perform resident care.
• Maintain composure and positivity in a high-stress environment.
• Work with residents in a highly personal manner during stages of acute and chronic illness.

Benefits

• Kind, respectful team environment.
• Beautiful, residential setting.
• Flexible schedule with great shift differentials.
• Career development potential, including tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.

Pay

$16.70 – $20.36 per hour, based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.