RA Resident Aide- New Albany Care Center →

Optalis Healthcare; New Albany (OH); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a Resident Aide at the New Albany Care Center to support residents with daily tasks and comfort. The role involves non-clinical assistance, helping with meals and housekeeping, and responding to resident needs under supervision.

Ideal candidates will be at least 16 years old, able to read and write in English, and have or obtain a First Aid Certification within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Reads and writes in English.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• First Aid Certification or obtain by 60 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with non-care tasks and mobility.
• Support dining services by passing trays and stocking carts.
• Make beds, redistribute linens and restock room supplies.
• Respond to call lights and notify nursing staff as needed.
• Promote resident rights, dignity and independence.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols.
• Provide compassionate, resident-centered care.
• Assist with daily activities and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Demonstrate strong observation and communication with residents and team.
• Work collaboratively with team and stay flexible.

Skills

English literacy

Observation skills

Communication skills

Education

First Aid Certification

Job description

RA Resident Aide- New Albany Care Center

#OPT-1101

Work Location

New Albany

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Resident Assistant provides non-clinical resident support services to promote comfort, dignity, and independence. This role assists with daily living tasks, responds to resident needs, and supports nursing staff in maintaining a homelike environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with non-care services such as transporting, passing water, delivering mail, and tidying rooms.
• Support dining services by passing food trays and stocking snack/beverage carts.
• Strip and make beds, distribute linens, and restock supplies in resident rooms.
• Respond promptly to call lights and service requests, alerting nursing staff as needed.
• Promote resident rights, dignity, and independence at all times.
• Support infection control and safety protocols.
• Compassionate, resident-centered mindset.
• Ability to assist with daily activities and respond to emergencies.
• Strong observation and communication skills.
• Teamwork and flexibility.

Required:

• Ability to read and write in English.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• First Aide Certification or obtained by 60 days after hired

Preferred:

• Experience in long-term care or senior living environment.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Standing/walking for 6--7 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and push carts and wheelchairs (80--300 lbs with assistance).
• Exposure to resident care environment and possible challenging behaviors.

Personal Attributes:

• Compassion and empathy
• Integrity and confidentiality

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