Resident Assistant - Memory Care (Part-time)

About the role

Garden Spot Village is a community dedicated to providing purpose, opportunity, and a fulfilling lifestyle for its residents. The Resident Care Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the health, safety, and daily well-being of residents through hands-on care, encouraging engagement in activities, and maintaining a comfortable environment.

Responsibilities

• Comply with established policies, procedures, and standards
• Follow Residents’ Rights policies
• Treat all resident information as confidential
• Treat residents, families, visitors, and peers with dignity and respect
• Ensure residents’ privacy, respect, dignity, and rights
• Report any unusual observations or conditions
• Encourage residents to remain active and attend social functions and programs
• Assist with the implementation of activity programs
• Support residents with personal care tasks
• Assist with new resident admissions
• Respond promptly to resident call bells
• Assist at meal times
• Take and document vital signs
• Attend department meetings, staff meetings, and training programs
• Practice safety for self and residents
• Make continuous rounds to observe and check on residents’ comfort and safety
• Absorb and charge residents appropriately for supplies and additional services
• Assist in training peers
• Participate in monthly fire drills and assist with the prompt evacuation of residents
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in healthcare or related field preferred but not required
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain after hire)
• Diabetic Training (or willingness to obtain after hire)
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Understanding of and alignment with the philosophy and corporate values of Garden Spot Communities
• Must rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays as scheduled
• May be required to work during emergency conditions
• May be asked to work overtime to ensure adequate staffing

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401K program with company match
• Tuition assistance
• First-time homebuyer program
• $16.25/hr PLUS shift differentials