Resident Assistant

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job. Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care. The Resident Assistant provides residents and patients with routine personal care, recreational programming, housekeeping, and meal service in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations and as directed by the Charge Nurse. Essential Activities and Tasks Care and Customer Management - 80% Carries out daily plan of care including all aspects of basic daily living and personal care needs. Executes daily activities for residents as scheduled. Serves and assists residents with meals. Provides medication reminders to residents as permitted under Ohio law. Knows location of assigned residents within the community at all times. Listens and responds to the needs of residents and staff members. Monitors residents’ general medical condition and reports changes to Charge Nurses. Administration and Reporting - 15% Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Informs Charge Nurse of supply and equipment needs. Willingly and consistently shares opinions and observations of departmental operations with Charge Nurse. Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed. Operations Management - 5% Completes routine light housekeeping and laundry tasks for the unit, such as emptying wastebaskets, cleaning tables after meals, etc. and reports any hazardous conditions to the Charge Nurse. Follows established infection control and standard precaution policies, fire and safety policies, and practices good body mechanics. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience Experience in a long-term care or other related healthcare setting preferred. Other Requirements Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Working Conditions and Special Requirements Sitting - Up to 8 hours/day Standing - Up to 8 hours/day Walking - Up to 8 hours/day Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - As scheduled Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts - Work day Subject to residents/patients with various disease processes - Daily May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I