Compassionate Resident Caregiver & Activities Lead

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

Job summary

Trustwell Living, LLC seeks a Resident Services Aide to support dignity, privacy and independence for residents in a home-like setting. The role includes personal care, housekeeping, laundry, social activities, and meal services.

You will follow Resident service plans, assist with ADLs, and help with mobility while promoting self-care and independence. Ongoing communication with staff and supervision is required.

Qualifications

• Adequate and clear English speaking and writing ability; able to communicate effectively.
• Organizes and utilizes time appropriately toward accomplishing assigned tasks; requires minimal supervision.
• Displays maturity in speech and action.
• Interacts in a 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 follows infection control procedures.
• 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, work, safety, and other emergency situations.
• 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

English proficiency

Professional demeanor

Communication

Education

12+ years education

Job description

Trustwell Living, LLC seeks a Resident Services Aide to support dignity, privacy and independence for residents in a home-like setting. The role includes personal care, housekeeping, laundry, social activities, and meal services.

You will follow Resident service plans, assist with ADLs, and help with mobility while promoting self-care and independence. Ongoing communication with staff and supervision is required.