Resident Assistant 2nd Shift
Company: American House Senior Living Communities
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
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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. -2nd shift 3pm-11pm
-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 physical
Company Overview:
Founded 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: American House Senior Living Communities, St. Petersburg , Resident Assistant 2nd Shift, Other , Saint Petersburg, Florida
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