Resident Assistant (RA) - Night shift

Job Description

Job Description

Resident Assistant (RA)

WellAge Senior Communities is a dynamic senior housing organization with recognized healthcare expertise leading our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. We bring high quality service delivery to our residents and value-driven management outcomes to the business.

Our name, WellAge, reflects our commitment to creating environments and services to promote our residents aging well and remaining active doing the things they love and enjoy. Each community is designed to create a purposeful life and engaging life experiences.

We offer you competitive pay, a great benefits package, opportunities for growth and an engaging culture. Join our team today!

The primary responsibility of the Resident Assistant position is to meet the daily personal care needs of residents with professionalism, dignity and respect following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern assisted living communities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Resident Care Duties :

Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as grooming, bathing and dressing, as requested by residents or directed by supervisor.

• Attends to the personal care needs of residents in a timely manner.
• Regularly review, follow, and adhere to residents' service plans.
• Document and report care provided and resident observations.
• Perform vital signs and heights and weights.
• Respond to emergency calls in a timely manner.
• Monitors the safety and well-being of residents.
• Reports changes in resident status, health or otherwise to supervisor.
• Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and universal precautions.
• Provide information, encourage, and participate with residents in activity focused programs.
• May be asked to provide assistance to residents in Assisted Living and / or Memory Care.

Relationship Duties :

Department Duties :

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE :

EXPERIENCE :

6-months experience in a senior living community (preferred)

LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS :

Valid Adult Basic First Aid and CPR Certification (preferred).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

ACCEPTANCE STATEMENT

The above reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.