LH Resident Associate 3pm -11pm

Description

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application with Blue Skies today and find out what it truly means to be a part of a team.

We are committed to providing our team with the support they need. At Blue Skies of Texas, we offer medical, dental, and vision benefits! Some of our unique benefits we offer are:

• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• A generous PTO program
• Retirement plans

You contribute to our success! Every role has an impact on our residents lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for dedicated professionals like you to be a part of our Assisted Living Facility Liberty House team. Join us in our efforts to better our community!

As a Resident Associate, you will assist seniors who are functionally, physically, and or socially impaired and need 24hour oversight. The Resident Associates role is to assist residents with those activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without help; fostering at all times residents independence and freedom of choice. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of assisted living.

What you will do in this role:

• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) to include: transferring, mobility, dressing and undressing (clothing should be clean and appropriate for the season), bathing, personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail care, hair care, feet care), mobility devices (cane, walker, wheelchair, crutches, electric carts), and care of assistive devices such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids.
• Assists residents with Instrumental ADL to include: telephone use (calls, phone repairs, and hearing and vision adaptive devices), housekeeping (vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning bathroom, bed making, and bed changes, and laundry), escorting and coordinating internal transportation needs, and mail delivery and personal correspondence.
• Assists residents with self-administration of medications, including monitoring of medication supplies and documentation.
• Observes and promptly reports changes in resident physical condition and cognitive or emotional status to the licensed nurse or Supervisor.
• Conducts resident rounds and room checks, monitors environmental safety hazards, and records incidents, errors, accidents, and resident-to-resident-related events.
• Responds to and acts in accordance with established procedures in emergency or disaster situations.
• Follows up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience working with seniors is desirable.
• Preferred: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, AED and First Aid certifications.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents, as well as an understanding of the aging process.
• Work collaboratively with peers and other team members, and use tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally-charged situations.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English, and plan and complete duties with minimal direction.
• Possess excellent customer service skills, be self-motivated, work independently, recognize facility needs, and be able to deal effectively with assisted living residents and family members, senior staff, and all Blue Skies departments and guests.

In 1970, the first of our two campuses opened in San Antonio. Air Force Village I was followed in 1987 by Air Force Village II. For decades, our campuses created a community for officers of the armed forces - a retirement lifestyle rich with camaraderie and the shared common bond. We began by providing support to the widows of those who have served, and that legacy continues. In 2014, we expanded our eligibility to embrace a wider range of retired seniors, including those from civilian careers. With this change, a new name - Blue Skies of Texas - was added, and the campuses were renamed Blue Skies East and Blue Skies West. Continuing to offer modern residences and a range of senior-focused services and amenities, the Air Force Village legacy we cherish carries forward in Blue Skies of Texas.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are actively interviewing so apply today!