PT/PRN Resident Assistant - Assisted Living

Goodworks Unlimited; Versailles (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodworks Unlimited in Versailles, KY is seeking a Part-Time & PRN Resident Assistant for Assisted Living. The role assists residents with ADLs/IADLs, provides daily care, and supports activities within the home. Flexible shifts include 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and overnight options.

Ideal candidates have companionship/private duty caregiver experience; CNA experience is preferred but not required. Strong verbal communication with staff and families is essential, with ability to adapt to emergency

Qualifications

• Experience as a companion/private duty caregiver.
• CNA experience in group care is preferred.
• Strong verbal communication with team and residents.
• Flexibility with scheduling to cover shifts.
• Ability to assist residents with ADLs/IADLs.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and IADLs.
• Provide one-on-one care and daily living support per plans.
• Perform daily cleaning and laundry tasks.
• Support residents with medications and documentation.
• Engage residents in activities and monitor well-being.
• Report concerns to Resident Services Director.

Skills

Companionship experience

Private duty caregiver experience

Verbal communication

Flexible scheduling

Medication assistance

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) experience

Job description

PT/PRN Resident Assistant - Assisted Living

Resident Assistant (flexible work schedule)
Hiring for Part-Time & PRN (as needed and available shifts)

Reports to: Resident Services Director

Work Hours: 1st shift: 7am-3pm, 2nd shift: 3pm-11pm, 3rd shift: 11pm-7am, 4th person: 7am-11am

$16/hr - annual cost of living increase offered

Description: This Position serves as an assistant to the resident for areas of ADLs and IADLs based on the resident service plan. (Activities of Daily Living & Independent Activities of Daily Living.) Responsibilities include but are not limited to one-on-one assistance with resident care/service, daily cleaning and laundry tasks within the home and apartment.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have companionship/private duty caregiver experience and/or personal care experience. Certified Nurse Aide experience in a group care setting is preferred, but not required. Candidates should possess the ability to effectively communicate verbally with the administrative team and co-workers in a productive, professional and positive manner. Flexibility with scheduling of staff to accommodate emergency plans and procedures and under special circumstances is required.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Work with staff to build relationships and strengthen communication with residents and families.
• Report concerns and identify needs to aid in appropriate resident service plan development to the Resident Services Director.
• Daily encouragement and reassurance provided to residents to maintain service plans.
• Encourage resident participation in scheduled activity programs in the house.
• Assist residents to programs within the house as needed and time allows.
• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living, including bathing, dressing, eating (food modification, choice selection), toileting, hygiene and mobility.
• Assist residents with self-administration of medications and proper assistance documentation. This includes receiving participation and verbal compliance assistance from residents for all ADLs.
• Documenting changes in residents’ functional status, personal care needs, and any other noted changes for shift change and supervisory report in the Communication Log books. (Kept in Resident Services Director’s office)
• Report immediate concerns to Team Lead/Resident Services Director/Executive Director.
• Respond to resident emergencies according to procedures; including minimal first aid assistance and report to Resident Services Director/Executive Director and/or call 911/family.
• Common area and activity room set up for special programs.
• Provide well checks as scheduled for all residents within the group, unless otherwise indicated.
• Completing shift requirements for cleaning which include, but are not limited to:
  • Emptying trash daily/each shift, making beds daily, wiping down kitchen and bathroom countertops, spot vacuuming daily, cleaning toilets daily as needed, and mopping bathroom floors as needed.
  • Bi-Weekly changing of bed linens
  • Daily cleaning of break room areas
  • Facilitating Laundry duties
  • Various kitchen duties as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned
• Assist in the onboarding of new staff members as requested. This includes but is not limited to hosting a potential staff member coming to observe the Resident Assistant position, and training a new hire.