Resident Assistant (Non-Certified)

Job Description, Duties, and Requirements

The Resident Assistant is a non-licensed individual who assists residents with the activities of daily living and for assisting as needed to accomplish the goals of the facility.

• Performs mouth, eye and hair care to include denture care and shaving of male residents.
• Performs bath and back care to include partial or complete baths, showers, sitz baths and tub baths.
• Makes beds daily and follows linen change schedule.
• Serves trays, assists in feeding residents, feeds if necessary, picks up trays and records food intake, serves interval nourishments.
• Serves ice and fresh water and maintains aseptic environment.
• Recognizes and observes NPO signs or other restrictions on fluid intake, eg: no hot or ice liquids.
• Assists with toilet needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of body mechanics.
• Remains aware of residents placed on limited motion.
• Assists residents with progressive activity: dangle, stand by bed, sit in chair and walk.
• Gives proper skin care constantly observing pressure areas for bedsores and reports immediately.
• Assists patient in and out of bed.
• Assists with ambulation.
• Checks and records vital signs, blood pressure, TPR.
• Weighs resident as indicated.
• Administers emergency resuscitation of residents in cardiac arrest.
• Assists in emergency admission, care and evacuation of residents in a disaster.
• Supervises self-administration of medications.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness, order, and an attractive environment at all times.
• Provides necessary equipment at resident’s bedside.
• Insures clean and safe surrounding.
• Adjusts side rails according to established procedure.
• Collects and disposes of trash according to procedure.
• Cares for soiled and contaminated linens according to procedure.
• Inventories and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Assists with resident laundry.
• Document signs, symptoms and statements made by residents or family.
• Document request from the residents or family.
• Reports accidents or injuries sustained by self, residents or visitors.
• Documents care according to procedure.
• Listens to change of shift report.
• Evaluates self-care abilities/limitations and identifies need for additional safety measures.
• Evaluates and documents for signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Affirms resident’s age-related needs and concerns.
• Addresses resident appropriately.
• Provides for resident’s privacy.
• Respects resident’s right to refuse treatment.
• Affirms resident’s rights to dignity, respect, and confidentiality.
• Affirms resident’s rights to informed consent and participation in their own care.
• Affirms resident’s rights to be free from physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Affirms resident’s rights to be free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any other legally protected status.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to compile, code and categorize, or verify information/data
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situation
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as needed.
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS PROXY CARE CLASS
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN A FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Standing – continuously within the shift (67-100%)
• Walking – continuously within the shift (67-100%)
• Climbing – occasionally within the shift (1-33%)
• Bending/stooping – frequently within the shift (34-66%)
• Twist at the waist – occasionally with the shift (1-33%)
• Pushing/pulling – frequently within the shift (34-66%)
• Lift/carry – 20lbs with assistance – occasionally within the shift (1-33%)
• Reaching above the shoulders – frequently within the shift (34-67%)
• Lift/carry – 50lbs with assistance – occasionally within the shift (1-33%)

Contact Information

marie.culver@stephenscountyhospital.com