3p-11p Resident Assistant

Legacy Village at Park Regency; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Village at Park Regency in Moultrie, GA, seeks a compassionate Resident Assistant / Caregiver to provide personalized support to residents. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor health, and help residents maintain dignity and independence in a respectful, resident-centered environment.

The role requires teamwork, reliability, and strong English communication to coordinate with residents, families, and staff in a community focused on well-being and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving to older adults preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Desire to work with older adults.
• Knowledge of resident care training as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and assistance to residents according to policies and resident rights.
• Assist residents in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
• Adhere to each resident’s service plan; notify Wellness Nurse of changes.
• Answer and respond to resident calls and monitor wellbeing.
• Assist with meals, dining room activities, and meal observation for changes in appetite.
• Assist with cleaning and tidying resident rooms and personal laundry as needed.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with residents and their families.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

• Location 3000 Veterans Pkwy S,Moultrie, GA, 31788,United States

Description

Resident Assistant / Caregiver

• The Resident Assistant / Caregiver will provide quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the residence philosophy and policies, and resident rights
• Assist residents in meeting their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Adhere to each resident’s individual service plan, notify the Resident Services Director and Wellness Nurse of any changes in the resident’s condition.
• Answer and respond immediately to resident calls.
• Assist residents with their activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
• Check on residents every two hours and document and report findings.
• Assist with resident activities, encourage and assist residents to participate in activities.
• Encourage residents to attend meals in the dining room, escort residents to and from the dining room, assist with serving meals, assist residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, observe and report changes in the residents’ appetite and physical abilities to eat and drink.
• Assist with cleaning the dining room after the meal service as assigned.
• Assist with cleaning and tidying residents’ room/apartment.
• Assist with residents’ personal laundry as needed.
• Establish and maintain good relationship with residents and their families.
• Dispose of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and residence policy.
• Practice proper body mechanics when lifting and follow safety guidelines according to residence policies and procedures.
• Respond to resident emergencies following proper residence policy and procedure.
• Offer choice, maintain dignity, and promote individuality for all residents.
• Protect and maintain resident rights.
• Encourage and support resident independence.
• Carry out all duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Communications

• The Resident Assistant / Caregiver will attend all regular staff meetings and required training sessions.
• Effectively communicate information pertaining to the residents on a “need to know” basis to other team members according to the residence policies and procedures.
• Notify your supervisor or the wellness nurse if you observe a change in a resident’s condition.
• Respond to on-the-job injuries in accordance with the community’s policies and procedures.
• Notify your supervisor of any concerns or questions presented by the residents’ family members.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Experience in the care giving to older adults preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Desire to work with older adults

Knowledge Requirements

• Any required resident care training

Summary

As a Resident Assistant / Caregiver you will provide personalized care and service, uphold the philosophy of assisted living, and well being of the residents. Provide assistance and support with residents’ activities of daily living, and instrumental activities of daily living.