What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant position at The Bridge at Ooltewah?
Now Hiring Compassionate Caregivers – Join Our Family at The Bridge at Ooltewah!
FULL TIME: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
If caring for seniors is your passion, we’d love to welcome you to our growing team!
At The Bridge at Ooltewah, our mission is simple: to provide exceptional, compassionate care in a place that feels like home. Our team members are the heart of our community, and we’re proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified.
We are currently seeking Resident Care Assistants who are dedicated, patient, and kind-hearted—people who truly want to make a difference in the lives of our residents each day.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- A supportive, team-focused environment
- Meaningful one-on-one time with residents
- Opportunities to grow, learn, and advance
- A workplace culture built on respect, compassion, and connection
If you feel called to serve others and want to be part of a community that values both its residents and its caregivers, we’d love to meet you.
Position Summary
Qualifications
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year experience in senior services preferred
- Must have State Trained Nursing Assistant certification (if required by State)
- CNA certification or Home Health Aide certification preferred
- Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during Orientation. Certification must remain current during employment.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Assists residents with activities of daily living as designated in care plan (i.e., dressing, toileting, hair care, bathing)
- Reads 24 hour log at beginning of shift
- Makes routine rounds as scheduled and checks with residents to ensure care needs are being met
- Assists residents with clothing choices appropriate for the day’s weather, clean and stain free
- Assists with incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep residents clean and dry
- Assists resident with ambulation and use of walkers, canes, wheelchairs, etc.
- Assists residents during meal times in the dining area
- Encourages residents to participate in activities
- Shampoos hair weekly if not done by beautician
- Makes beds daily and perform light housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas as designated
- Prepares residents for activities, meals, appointments, etc.
- Delivers meals and assists with set up or feeding as needed
- Verifies residents are present for meals and checks on those not attending unless notified otherwise in advance
- Reports all changes in resident conditions to Nurse, Resident Care Director or Executive Director
- Welcomes new residents and assists with adjustment to community
- Assists residents with packing/unpacking (storing, labeling and inventorying belongings upon move in)
- Compliant with infection control guidelines
Additional Requirements
- Must enjoy serving seniors
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to handle difficult residents
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Must perform efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training
Who We Are
Salary : $12 - $16