Resident Assistant

Location: Village of the Heights, an Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community    

Pay Rate: $14.00/hr. - $15.50/hr.

Shifts Available:

Full Time: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Must be available to work weekends and holidays

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and dining, while encouraging as much independence as possible.


• Serve meals in the dining room or residents’ apartments, assist in meal preparation, and encourage proper nutrition and hydration.


• Initiate and participate in leisure activities, encouraging residents to socialize and build friendships.


• Maintain accurate and timely records, documenting leisure activities, incidents, observations, and any changes in residents' conditions.


• Ensure a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents, performing general housekeeping duties.


• Follow proper procedures in emergencies and respond quickly to resident requests, including emergency call pendants and telephone calls.


• Know each resident’s location, remind them to sign out when leaving, and promptly report if a resident cannot be located.


• Foster a cooperative team environment through positive interactions with co-workers.


• Attend all required in-service training sessions.


• Be an active member of the community’s emergency response team.


• Maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene in accordance with company policies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED required.


• 6 months to 1 year of prior resident care experience, preferably with seniors.


• Excellent communication and customer service skills.


• Strong problem-solving skills, good judgment, and attention to detail.


• Understanding of HIPAA requirements.

EOE/M/F/D/V