Position:

RESIDENT ASSISTANT

Caregiver Responsibilities Summary:

The Resident Assistant assists residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with their assessment and care plan in order to meet their physical, emotional and psycho-social needs.

The Resident Assistant provides assistance with medical, clinical, personal care, household, recreational, social, dining and transport/transfer/mobility needs; takes and records vital signs as directed; assists in the administration of medications under the direction and supervision of the nurse; observes and documents the health, condition and eating habits of each resident, promptly reporting any changes to the nurse; promotes personal safety and a safe environment for residents; encourages residents to be as independent as able in daily living activities; uses and maintains equipment and supplies appropriately; ensures proper inventory of individual resident care items and supplies; compassionately assists with end of life care, etc.

Values-based Competencies:

The Resident Assistant must consistently demonstrate and foster the following core values behaviors during all interactions with shareholders, clients, employees, vendors, and other business partners. Core values are the key behaviors that determine our decision-making at BrightStar Senior Living.

Core Competencies:

The Resident Assistant must demonstrate and execute the following position-specific competencies to ensure effective, profitable and patient-centered branch operations.

NURSING and CLINICAL ASSISTANCE

§ Assist residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with their assessment and care plan

§ Provide assistance with residents’ medical, clinical, personal care, transport/transfer/mobility, household, dining, recreational and social needs

§ Assist in the administration of medications under the direction and supervision of the nurse

§ Take and record vital signs and chart pertinent information in the resident‘s medical record, as directed

§ Observe and document the health, condition and eating habits of each resident, promptly reporting any changes to the nurse

§ Promptly report injuries, safety issues and changes in residents’ condition and/or needs

§ Assist in the admission and discharge processes

§ Compassionately assist with end of life care

SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

§ Promote personal safety and a safe environment for residents

§ Use proper infection control and standard precaution procedures

§ Assist community care team in maintaining Community-Based Residential Facility, DHS 83 and OSHA compliance

Education Requirements and Certification Preferences:

§ High school diploma

§ Valid state nursing assistant certification (CNA)

Skills/Qualifications Requirements:

§ One (1) year experience in a similar role, preferably from within a Long Term Care, Assisted Living and/or Memory Care community

§ Strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills (English)

§ Caring and compassionate disposition

§ Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, moving and transporting residents

§ Flexibility: the Resident Assistant will be required to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the community. Work hours shall remain flexible to meet the needs of the community, its residents, staff and operations. Position may require working weekend and evening hours and/or on-call status.

§ PC literacy

Work Environment:

§ Office Environment: high-paced office/branch environment; continuous phone use/ringing; talking; various noise levels; interactions with employees and residents; sitting and standing for long periods of time; bending and stooping required; lifting up to 10 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. may be required; using a computer for extended periods: typing, staring at a bright monitor or TV screen; using fingers, wrists, and arms; stress on back may occur; possible exposure to prescription drugs, bodily fluids, small appliances for cooking, cooling, and heating foods or securely storing medications.

§ Resident’s Environment: Unknown environments; bodily fluids, household and human germs; extreme cold or hot temperatures in or outside; light to heavy traffic; inclement weather; human body weights that vary based on client health and lifting as prescribed or needed per plan of care; 50 lbs.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Long term care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person