What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assisted Living Resident Assistant position at Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc.?
Under the supervision of the Director of Resident Care provides personal care to the residents. Provides routine nursing care in accordance with facility policy and procedures. Helps to maintain a pleasant, orderly physical environment
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Experience preferred.
- Either non-certified with experience or certified.
- Ability to speak read and write the English language.
- Willing to attend on-going education programs.
- Commitment to the delivery of quality care to the residents. Caring attitude.
- Good general physical and emotional health.
- Ability to perform nursing care, observe changes in resident's condition and communicate effectively.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning resident information.
- Ability to accept guidance to understand and improve performance in resident care.
- Genuine interest in geriatrics.
- Kind, tactful, patient with residents, families and co-workers.
- Must have initiative and be capable of taking an assignment and completing the multiple tasks involved without constant close supervision.
- Must be mature and have the ability and desire to give good care to the residents who may, at times, be inappropriate, unthankful, unkind or combative.
- Must be able to take directions.
- Must be a team player.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, turning, moving and transporting residents.
