Job description

Resident Assistant, Third shift
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We are seeking a compassionate, resident assistant to join our senior assisted living care team. In this role, you will help our residents maintain a sense of independence and vitality by aiding them in daily tasks that are challenging for them. You will always put the resident's needs and safety first and work to provide a warm and caring environment. You will report to the Resident Director and help residents with daily tasks ranging from hygiene and mobility to household duties.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for checking on the residents while they sleep.
• Reminds residents to take medications at proper time.
• If the resident has a problem, the floor assistant will report the problem to the administrator.
• The assistant will be "on call" in the event a resident needs medical assistance.
• Keeps a daily record of resident activity/problems.
• Maintains the floors in the dining area.
• Cleaning and Laundry duties.
• If required, the assistant will provide a wake-up call for a resident.
• Sends medication trays to medication area on a weekly basis to be refilled.
• Answers the phone in the absence of the unit secretary.
• Provide compassionate yet professional companionship and conversation.
• Staff assistant available from 6:30 am to 6:30pm (A-Shift), and 6:30pm to 6:30am (B-Shift).
• Monitor and report any concerning changes in residents' behavior or condition.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred
• Certification as a CNA, PCA, or HHA preferred
• Must be willing to provide compassionate holistic care with dignity and respect.
• Significant work experience in a residential care facility is strongly preferred.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills.
• Good conversation skills and a friendly demeanor
• Able to work independently with little supervision.
• Able to maintain organized logs of activities and services provided.
• Physically capable of doing work that requires standing, lifting, bending, and pushing.
• Patient and calm, especially in difficult situations
• Reliable, compassionate, and willing to serve others.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

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