Premier Senior Living Community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care has an immediate opportunity for an RESIDENT ASSISTANT.

THE RESIDENT ASSISTANT IS A NON-PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE TRAINED TO PROVIDE PERSONAL CARE AND RELATED SERVICES TO RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY ACCORDING TO DOCUMENTED, INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE AND CARE PLANS.  HE/SHE FUNCTIONS UNDER THE HEALTHCARE COORDINATOR.  MAY BE A CERTIFIED NURSE’S AIDE BUT THIS IS NOT REQUIRED.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Obtains vital signs, records and notifies the supervising nurse of deviations per Individual Service Plan (ISP). 
• May provide assistance with the following:
  • Personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, hair care, shaving, skin care)
  • Change bed linens and make bed
  • Toileting and Incontinent Care
  • Nutritional and fluid intake
  • Dressing
  • Ambulation and transfers
  • Positioning
  • Medication reminders
  • Other duties as assigned within scope of practice
• Follows the resident’s ISP as directed.  Follows the daily task sheets developed for each resident.
• Communicates with the appropriate supervisor about changes in the resident’s status and/or the home situation
• Utilizes standard precautions and infection control procedures
• Follows written instructions and requests assistance and further instructions with new or unfamiliar situations.
• Prepares resident progress notes and submits this documentation in a timely manner
• Assists the resident in maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Exhibits a caring and respectful attitude toward the resident and the resident’s property
• Assist with activities and encourage resident engagement and participation
• Uphold confidentiality of residents and coworkers, HIPAA
• Attend Bi weekly in service meetings and mandatory trainings
• Adheres to all community and company policies
• Performs any other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must complete a minimum of 12 hours per year of in-service education.
• Have a minimum of six months experience in a caregiving role, preferably with the elderly.
• Agree to undergo supplemental training by Community personnel, as may be required by the Community.
• Must complete and pass the medication management course. 
• Have the professionalism necessary for establishing and maintaining a good rapport with resident and family members. Ability to handle emotionally charged situations in a professional manner.
• Have an interest in and a sympathetic attitude toward caring for the elderly.
• Have the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Must be able to move within the community and the resident’s apartment freely and without limitation.
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to endure the resident’s environment, which may be unsanitary and uncomfortable.
• Must be able to assist residents to roll in bed, sit up from a lying position, stand from a sitting position, transfer assist to and from w/c and provide stand-by assist during resident ambulation or other activities of daily living.
• High school diploma or a GED.
• Be able to read, write and comprehend English
• CPR Certified within 90 days starting employment.

We offer a competitive hourly wage, full benefits and many more perks!

If you have a passion for helping people and want to grow professionally, please send your resume to for immediate consideration.

EOE