Resident Assistant - PM Shift - GRV Parkview Court

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the resident with personal cares which may include all or some of the following: dressing, grooming, oral cares, toileting, management of incontinence products, showering, shampooing hair, rubbing with lotions, fingernail/toenail care, foot cares if instructed to do so, medication administration, redirection of confused resident, and other cares as assigned.
• Aid in the use of hearing aids, glasses, walkers, wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
• Assist with treatments as delegated by the RN.
• Administer and assist with medication as delegated by RN.
• Prepare meals following special meal plans as directed.
• Lead resident activities as scheduled and assigned.
• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as instructed.
• Report changes or concerns to RN.
• Observe residents and report changes in physical and emotional condition such as change in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for the resident according to the cleaning schedule.
• Recognize and report safety hazards and incidents of injury to appropriate personnel.
• Follow proper body mechanics and transfer techniques during lifting and moving objects.
• Participate in disaster planning drills and follow fire safety and accident prevention procedures.
• Practice calmness in tense situations.
• Attend in-service training and staff meetings as assigned.
• Develop knowledge of actions to be implemented in emergency situations and follow infection control procedures.
• Adhere to policy and procedures governing the operation of Glenwood Village Care Center and Parkview Court Assisted Living.
• Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult Abuse Prevention Policy.
• Comply with HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.
• Respect resident's rights at all times.

Requirements

Must understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult Abuse Prevention Policy.

Must adhere to HIPPA privacy rules and regulations.

Must uphold resident’s rights at all times.

Must demonstrate dependable professional work habits.

Must adhere to requirements set forth in personnel policy manual.

Must make suggestions, complaints, or grievances in a constructive manner.

Must handle work-related situations regarding staff with confidentiality.

Must come to work on time and when scheduled.

Must report absences according to policy.

Must maintain good personal hygiene and grooming.

Must come to work neat and clean.

Benefits

Compensation starting wage: $19.96-$21.00 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

Position options: Part-time (40 hours per pay period, 5 shifts per pay period) and Full-time (64 hours per pay period, 8 shifts per pay period).

Shift Hours: 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.