Brightwater Senior Living of Highland, an Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care senior living community, is seeking a knowledgeable Resident Assistant with experience in caregiving, for day, evening or overnight shifts. We are proud to offer the highest quality engagement, dining, and health support services, and a team that truly cares for our residents. We are always looking for compassionate, teamwork-oriented professionals to join our team. Every team member in a Brightwater community embodies the mission of our company: to inspire hope and enhance the lives of our residents through the creation of an unparalleled experience.

Position Summary:

Offer services to residents as indicated in service plans. Assist in development and revision of service plans. Observe for and reports resident problems. Perform certain dining services, activities, and housekeeping duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain resident, employee, and community information in strict confidence (with community management or other employees as necessary).
• Submit all required documents to Home Office in a timely manner.
• Assist residents with performance of activities of daily living as indicated in service plans.
• Assist residents with performance of simple treatments as indicated in service plans.
• Assist residents with emotional health and/or problem behavior issues as indicated in service plans.
• Perform other services for residents as indicated in service plans (e.g., laundry and pet care). (Any employee with potential risks related to pet care (e.g., allergies and pregnancy) should exercise caution in this regard and contact his or her supervisor concerning any related issues.)
• Assist in development and revision of service plans by informing supervisor of current resident needs and preferences as well as successful service approaches.
• Observe for and report resident problems (as listed in Observation and Reporting sections of Resident Assistant Resource or in-service plans) and report such problems to Charge Nurse.
• Oversee Dining Engagement, including but not limited to:

ØParticipate and collaborate with Community Management Team and Dining Team in providing the highest standard of dining room experiences that include;

Øcoffee and drink service

ØAct as a food runner

ØBussing and clearing tables

Øresident engagement during the dining time.

• Perform dining service duties as indicated on Daily Assignments form, including but not limited to serving meals, delivering meal trays to suites, bussing tables, cleaning dining room after meals, and setting tables.
• Perform activities duties as assigned by the Executive Director, including leading group activities, engaging in activities with individual residents, and accompanying residents to community-sponsored activities outside of community.
• Perform housekeeping duties as indicated on Daily Assignments form (e.g., vacuuming common area carpeting and cleaning public restrooms).
• Read Communication Log at beginning of each shift; enter pertinent information in Communication Log by end of each shift.
• Read inter-shift report at beginning of each shift; enter pertinent information into inter-shift report by end of each shift.
• Notify Resident Care Manager or Staff Educator of any needed supplies.