Resident Aide - Contingent / On-Call (No Benefits) - 530951

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama seeks a Resident Aide for Capstone Village Assisted Living. The role provides direct care to residents, supporting daily living activities and participation in therapeutic and restorative programs.

Documentation of care and resident well-being is required. Responsibilities include assisting with dressing, grooming, bathing, transfers, meals, and mobility, as well as escorting residents, documenting intake, and supporting nutrition services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of healthcare work experience.
• Must complete dementia training within five days of employment.
• Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
• A background check will be conducted prior to hiring; individualized review for any prior convictions or red flags.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents for activities of daily living.
• Assist with therapeutic and restorative activities and programs.
• Complete required documentation for residents.

Skills

Communication

Dementia care knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:

Minimum: $15.19 - Midpoint: $17.45 (Hourly N1)

Department/Organization:

508111 - Capstone Village Assisted Living

Normal Work Schedule:

Saturday - Sunday 7:00am to 3:00pm; Every other weekend

Job Summary:

The Resident Aide provides direct care to residents in Capstone Village primarily for their activities of daily living. Assists with therapeutic activities programs and restorative programs. Completes documentation as required by the facility.

Additional Department Summary:

Assists residents with daily activities such as dressing, grooming, bathing, positioning, turning, using the restroom, and exercising. Transfers, transports, and escorts residents as needed. Assists residents to dining area for meals or provides meals in resident's quarters. Assists in tray setup and feeding of residents. Documents intake or nourishment. Serves between-meal nourishment and assist as needed.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of healthcare work experience. Must complete dementia training within five (5) days of employment.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications:

Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge:

Communication and listening skills. Knowledge of Alzheimer's/Dementia care.

Preferred Qualifications:

CPR certification and DETA training.

Background Investigation Statement:

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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