Resident Assistant -ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Company: REDICO, LLC
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Resident Assistant Position SummaryResidents Assistants are an
essential part of our wellness team by providing basic personal
assistance to the residents in maintaining their highest level of
functional independence and psychosocial wellness under the
direction and supervision of a RN or LPN.Resident Assistant
Duties/Responsibilities:Providing companionship, building rapport
and establishing a trusting relationship with our
residentsAssisting residents in activities of daily living, to
include ambulation, transferring, showering, personal hygiene,
incontinence care, feeding, reminders, supervision. Gathering and
assisting residents in activities, conducting activities in groups
or one-on-one with residents as requested.Conducting daily tasks in
a safe manner and for adhering to all safety procedures.Serves
residents meals and after-meal cleanup. Assures that resident rooms
are clean and tidy throughout each day. Is responsible for resident
laundry, as assigned. Observes residents and reporting any
concerns, e.g., skin breakdown, rash, behavioral changes, speech
change, change in appearance, etc., to Wellness Director. Follow
established safety regulations, including fire protection,
infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and
quality assurance procedure.Communicate with family members,
visitors, and volunteers in a customer service-oriented
manner.Report all changes in the resident's psychosocial and
physical condition, and in skin breakdown to the Wellness
Director.Report all complaints, grievances, and instances of abuse
to the Wellness Director and/or the Executive Director.Answer all
emergency response system calls immediately.Provide post-mortem
care as instructed.Complete all documentation and paperwork as
required.Participate in Wellness meetings and mandatory trainings
to ensure compliance with all regulations and policies.Ensure
compliance to American House's Mission and philosophy as well as
all written policies and procedures that govern the Wellness
Department.Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with policies
and procedures and as instructed by the Wellness Director, as well
as other members of the leadership team.Resident Assistant Required
Skills/Abilities:Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
with both residents and staffAbility to lift, pull, push, carry 40
pounds and to move about the community quickly in order to provide
emergency assistance to residents.Maintains a safe environment for
patients and co-workers, transports patients and equipment as
appropriate.Resident Assistant Preferred Skill/Abilities:
Experience working with SeniorsCNA certificationPrevious experience
in Assisted Living or Memory CareResident Assistant Education and
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent educational
experienceMinimum 18 years of ageMust pass a pre-employment
background check, drug screen, TB test and physicalFounded in 1979,
American House Senior Living Communities' vision is to provide
high-quality housing for senior at a price affordable for retirees
and their families. That vision of excellence has endured for
nearly 40 years and expanded to serve residents at a number of
senior housing communities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of
those we serve, providing an environment that fosters meaningful
relationships. Our vision is to be an innovative senior housing
company that created sustainable excellence and stakeholder value,
with an unparalleled commitment to passionate care provided by
compassionate people.
Keywords: REDICO, LLC, St. Petersburg , Resident Assistant -ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE, Other , Saint Petersburg, Florida
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