Resident Assistant - Personal Care (Part-time)

About the role

Our Resident Care Assistants play a vital role in supporting the health, safety, and daily well-being of residents. This position provides hands-on care, encourages resident engagement in activities, and helps maintain a comfortable and dignified environment for all residents.

Responsibilities

• Comply with established policies, procedures, and standards, including the Compliance Program/Code of Conduct
• Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times
• Treat all resident information as confidential
• Treat residents, families, visitors, and peers with dignity and respect, maintaining a cheerful and positive attitude
• Ensure residents’ privacy, respect, dignity, and rights in accordance with State and Federal regulations
• Report any unusual observations or conditions to the Med Tech or LPN on duty
• Encourage residents to remain active and attend social functions and programs
• Assist with the implementation of activity programs as needed
• Support residents with personal care, including bathing, continence care, oral hygiene, hair grooming, dressing, care of personal possessions, use of telephone, scheduling and reminders of appointments, ambulation, bed-making, and weekly linen changes
• Assist with new resident admissions, including unpacking, orientation, and explanation of activities and meal schedules
• Respond promptly to resident call bells
• Assist at meal times according to departmental policy
• Take and document vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, and accu-checks
• Attend department meetings, staff meetings, and training programs
• Practice safety for self and residents, reporting any unsafe conditions to the Med Tech or LPN
• Make continuous rounds to observe and check on residents’ comfort and safety
• Ensure residents are charged 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 and responsibilities 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 (short staffing, severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
• May be asked to work overtime to ensure adequate staffing

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401K program with company match
• Tuition assistance
• First-time homebuyer program

Pay

$16.50/hr PLUS Shift differential

Schedule

• Day shift - 6am-2:30pm (every other weekend)
• Day shift - 6am-2:30pm (4, 6, and 10 days bi-weekly available)
• Evenings - 5pm-9:30pm (6 days biweekly)