Resident Assistant

SUMMARY
Serves as an assistant to residents to enhance quality of life and support independence in an Assisted Living environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.

• Promote residents’ independence and offer supportive services as needed and/or desired.
• Direct or assist residents with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, grooming, and incontinence care in accordance with facility guidelines.
• Be alert to changes in resident conditions and report observations to the Charge Nurse. Monitor residents as directed.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Communicate essential information to residents (appointments, meals, etc.).
• Maintain and update service cards weekly and as needed when pertinent changes occur. Participate in Level of Service (LOS) meetings.
• Assist with transfers to healthcare areas as directed.
• Help residents maintain a clean, safe, home-like environment.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring, initiate first aid, and take vital signs as permitted.
• Assist Dining Services with meals in ancillary dining rooms.
• Refer resident, family, or significant other concerns about living arrangements to the Charge Nurse.
• Complete department-related tasks such as filing, thinning charts, computer entry, faxing, copying, and answering phones.
• Assist with medication oversight for appropriate residents as directed by the Charge Nurse; document as instructed.
• Lead and participate in social activities in the Oakview 4 neighborhood based on the activity calendar and spontaneous needs.
• Encourage and assist residents in attending community activities. Record supply needs and assist with stocking.
• Support onboarding of new residents by:
• • Greeting on admission
  • Explaining BRC policies and procedures
  • Showing locations of departments, dining, post office, etc.
  • Instructing on call light and emergency phone use
• Support resident psychological wellbeing by:
• • Respecting dignity and maintaining privacy
  • Providing sincere, attentive service
• Enhance personal and professional development by attending educational programs, in-services, and meetings. Complete at least 8 hours of continuing education annually, including 4 hours of dementia-specific training.
• Participate in team projects as approved by the Charge Nurse.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED preferred. Previous personal care and current first aid training desired. Must be at least 16 years of age. Basic computer and email skills required for communication and document handling.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, comprehend, and write basic instructions and correspondence. Able to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings with residents, families, and coworkers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to follow written, oral, and diagrammed instructions. Able to manage problems involving multiple concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Frequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and fine motor skills are required. Occasional sitting and use of the sense of smell may be required. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting/moving over 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level is typically moderate. Employee may occasionally be exposed to wet or humid conditions, human body fluids, and infections. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.

ADA COMPLIANCE
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal opportunity and access for all applicants. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please let us know.

PRIVACY UNDERSTANDING
It is the position of Brethren Retirement Community that all employees may encounter both written and oral information of a private nature. Employees must uphold the highest standards of discretion. Resident information must not be shared except with authorized personnel involved in the resident’s care. Employees complete annual compliance training and are expected to uphold the code of conduct in all duties.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED preferred. Previous personal care and current first aid training desired. Must be at least 16 years of age. Basic computer and email skills required for communication and document handling.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, comprehend, and write basic instructions and correspondence. Able to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings with residents, families, and coworkers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to follow written, oral, and diagrammed instructions. Able to manage problems involving multiple concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Frequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and fine motor skills are required. Occasional sitting and use of the sense of smell may be required. Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting/moving over 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level is typically moderate. Employee may occasionally be exposed to wet or humid conditions, human body fluids, and infections. Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.

Serves as an assistant to residents to enhance quality of life and support independence in an Assisted Living environment.