AlmaVia of San Francisco - Resident Assistant (Friday through Sunday)

Our Resident Assistant

• Provides personal care and services to residents with dementia in accordance with resident needs, individual service plans and the philosophy of supportive and resident centered care.


• Helps residents with activities of daily living including personal care, bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom assistance, light housekeeping, and group and individual activities.


• Provides meal and activity escort assistance - walking, wheelchair or walker.


• Documents care through electronic charting.


• Communicates with and responds to residents about their needs.
  


• Assists residents with hair care, oral hygiene, skin care, general grooming, toileting, and mobility in a caring and compassionate manner.


• Monitors nourishment, assists with providing meals, meal set-up and between-meal snacks.
  


• Observes residents for any change in physical or behavioral condition and reports this immediately to Supervisor.


• Effectively uses computerized system to communicate resident status and to document services provided.


• Maintains and assures that resident living area and furnishings are clean and orderly, by making and/or changing beds, tidying apartment clean and removing laundry for washing.


• Reports any equipment or supply needs to the Resident Care Director.


• Practices care and conservation of equipment and supplies to minimize waste.


• Documents any personal supplies used for resident care.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed: 

• At least 18 years of age.
  


• 6 months or more in long term care, home care or related field preferred.


• Minimum of one year experience working with seniors or be a current CNA, preferably in a long term care environment.

• Passion, sensitivity and knowledge of working with older adults, the aging process and dementia care are essential.


• Minimum of one year experience working with seniors or be a current CNA, preferably in a long term care environment.


• Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.


• Effective English verbal and written communication skills.
  


• Cleared Criminal Record clearance through the Department of Social Services prior to presence in the community.
  


• Health screening and TB test results not older than 6 months.
  


• Current First Aid Training and Certifications as per Title 22

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting / pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs. and 100 lbs. with assistance.


• Frequent standing and walking.


• Work on weekends and holidays, based on scheduling.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer competitive *pay and phenomenal benefits. Subject to eligibility requirements benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off


• Paid holidays


• Retirement plans


• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans


• Flexible spending


• Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement.


• ++much more

“Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status”

*Actual pay decision based on factors including experience, skills and training