Compassionate Senior Care Assistant - Resident Support

American House Senior Living Communities; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

American House Senior Living Communities is seeking a Resident Assistant to support residents in daily living activities and personal care within a wellness community in Florida. You will work under RNs or LPNs, provide companionship, and help maintain residents’ functional independence and psychosocial well-being.

Daily duties include assisting with transfers, showering, feeding, and mobility, while organizing activities and reporting health concerns to the Wellness Director.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with residents and staff.
• Ability to lift, push, pull 40 pounds and move quickly for emergencies.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and promote psychosocial well-being.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and transfers.
• Organize group or one-on-one activities as requested by residents.
• Perform daily tasks safely and follow procedures.
• Serve meals and assist with after-meal cleanup.
• Keep resident rooms clean and manage laundry as assigned.
• Observe residents and report concerns to the Wellness Director.
• Follow safety guidelines including infection control and fire safety.
• Communicate with family, visitors and volunteers professionally.
• Report changes in residents’ conditions to the Wellness Director.
• Notify leadership of complaints or incidents as required.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls and provide care as instructed.
• Provide compassionate post-mortem care as needed.
• Complete paperwork accurately and timely.
• Attend trainings to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clear communication

Lift 40 lbs

Emergency assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

American House Senior Living Communities is seeking a Resident Assistant to support residents in daily living activities and personal care within a wellness community in Florida. You will work under RNs or LPNs, provide companionship, and help maintain residents’ functional independence and psychosocial well-being.

Daily duties include assisting with transfers, showering, feeding, and mobility, while organizing activities and reporting health concerns to the Wellness Director.