Compassionate Nursing Assistant — Resident Care & Mobility

Trustwell Living, LLC; Bucyrus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustwell Living, LLC is seeking a Resident Services Assistant to support residents with daily living activities and to coordinate care under the Health Services Director. The role includes personal care, housekeeping, meal service, and activity assistance to promote a home-like environment.

Responsibilities include following infection control procedures, maintaining safety, and communicating changes in resident status to nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Adequate and clear English speaking and writing ability.
• Ability to spend long periods on feet.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally; 35 pounds regularly.
• Organizes and utilizes time appropriately toward accomplishing assigned tasks; requires minimal supervision.
• Interacts in professional manner with Residents, public and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Resident.
• Receives and gives report from the previous shift.
• Reviews assignments with Designated Supervisor.
• Reads the staff communication records and maintains familiarity with Resident records as required.
• Assists with orientation of new staff to job responsibilities.
• Assists with instrumental activities of daily living, ADL’s, environmental orientation, assistance with other care while encouraging self-care and independence.
• Assists with setting up, serving meals, and cleaning up afterwards.
• Provides services as indicated on Resident service plans, including but not limited to bathing assistance, toileting assistance, transfer, and mobility assistance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, work, safety, and other emergency situations.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for Residents, staff, and visitors, including housekeeping services for Residents.
• Observes problems, concerns, and issues with Resident units, the building, and the grounds and communicates them appropriately.
• Observes changes in Resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates them appropriately.
• Observes other problems and communicates them appropriately.
• Observes all work, safety, and administrative rules.
• Adheres to all established policies and procedures.
• Records Resident information as required.
• Assists with individual Resident and group social recreational activities.
• Notifies nurse, and/or designated agent(s) of Resident status/change as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professional conduct

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

12+ years education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Trustwell Living, LLC is seeking a Resident Services Assistant to support residents with daily living activities and to coordinate care under the Health Services Director. The role includes personal care, housekeeping, meal service, and activity assistance to promote a home-like environment.

Responsibilities include following infection control procedures, maintaining safety, and communicating changes in resident status to nursing staff.