Residential Assistant

The Residential Assistant (RA) cares for residents in our assisted living facilities, under the direction of nursing staff and ensures that residents' personal care needs are provided for with an emphasis on quality, compassion, and timeliness.

Why work at Shepherd of the Valley?

Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing with SOV retirement options; enjoy generous paid holidays and time off; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. Here are some highlights of our compensation plan:

• Annual Performance Reviews


• Insurance - Medical, dental, eye, and prescription medication coverage are available to eligible employees. SOV offers a fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.


• Flexible Spending Plan - SOV offers a flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.


• Paid Time Off - SOV employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.


• Paid Holidays - SOV recognizes 7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time. In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday and choice of floating holiday.


• Retirement - Employees are eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from their first day.


• Education Support - SOV's Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field including free STNA classes.


• Student Loan Forgiveness up to $2500 paid out over 4 years.


• Partnership with Ohio University - SOV employees are eligible for a 5% discount for undergraduate programs, and 10% for graduate programs.


• Additional Perks and Bonuses - SOV employees are eligible for discounts at local businesses. Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus. Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded. After 2 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.

Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity, and quality. Working for Shepherd of the Valley is not just a job, it's a calling.

• Shepherd of the Valley provides 5-star treatment at our facilities.


• We are a healthcare community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health services.

Residential Assistant (RA) Responsibilities

• Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine residents' needs.


• Assists residents with specific needs involving their activities of daily living.


• Assists residents with laundry.


• Oversees residents' meal preparation in their rooms.


• Assists residents with self-administration of medications.


• Changes bed linens, runs errands, directs visitors, and answers the telephone.


• Maintains physical environment in a clean, safe, and pleasant manner.


• Performs other related activities as assigned or requested.

Residential Assistant (RA) Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Candidates will also be required to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.