Resident Aide

Overview: Responsibilities:

The primary purpose of the Resident Aide position is to assist the Nursing staff in performing assigned tasks that do not require licensure or certification.

• Assist in resident transports throughout the facility and to and from medical appointments as assigned
• Assist in passing fluids and nourishment to residents after completing appropriate in-servicing under guidance of the LPN/Charge Nurse
• Assist the nursing staff in performing tasks as assigned such as bed-making for empty beds only, passing and retrieving meal trays, straightening linens, cleaning closets and bedside tables, answer call lights and resident’s alarms
• Attend facility offered feeding assistant course as scheduled (expected competency to assist feeding residents as assigned)
• All other non-technical duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, Nurse Supervisor or Nurse Care Coordinator
• Attend all required in-services and follow all department and facility policies and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all resident care and employee information and follow HIPAA and HIV regulations
• Follow infection control and nursing standards for obtaining and recording vitals

Qualifications:

Education/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred

Skills:

• Accountability
• Interacting with People
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Patience
• Responsibility
• Accuracy
• Adaptability
• Communication

Physical Requirements:

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
• Occasional balancing, crouching, typing/clerical/dexterity, kneeling, lifting, pulling, seeing/monitor/computer use, stooping, fit testing
• Frequent grasping, hearing, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking

• Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

• Occasional noise and odors

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Pay Transparency Statement (Text Only): Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement. Min: USD $16.00/Hr. Max: USD $24.00/Hr. EEO Statement (Text Only): We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.