Resident Assistant (Caregiver)

: Position Summary: Full-Time Afternoon and Overnight shifts

Resident Assistants are an essential part of our wellness team by providing personal assistance to the

residents and assisting residents to maintain their highest level of functional independence and

psychosocial wellness under the direction and supervision of a RN or LPN.

Duties/Responsibilities:* Assists residents with activities of daily living, to include ambulation, transferring, showering,

personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, reminders, and supervision according to the

individual plan of care.

* Gathering, engaging, and assisting residents in activities, conducting activities in groups or oneon-one with residents as requested. Encouraging residents to socialize and participate in

planned activities and develop friendships with other residents.

* Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment for residents. Assure resident rooms are clean

and tidy throughout each day and follows scheduled housekeeping tasks such as laundry as

assigned. Serves meals to residents in dining room or apartment.

* Encourages the resident to eat a balanced diet while respecting the resident’s right of free

choice. Documents and reports any changes in eating habits to supervisor.

* Observes residents and reports changes in resident’s psychosocial and physical condition as well

as any concerns, e.g., skin breakdown, rash, behavioral changes, speech change, change in

appearance, etc., to Wellness Director.

• Maintains the resident record daily following company policy and procedure.
• Follows established safety protocols, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne

pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedures. Responds to all requests for

assistance promptly and with a positive demeanor including emergency pull cords, telephone

calls, and requests from family members or friends.

* Report all complaints, grievances, suspi...