Resident Aide - Harvest Hill

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH is seeking staff to assist residents with activities of daily living and independence. You will support dressing, bathing, mobility, meals, and personal care while maintaining dignity and safety.

You’ll observe changes in health, document incidents, and work with a team to ensure quality care and smooth activity programs for Harvest Hill residents.

Qualifications

• Must be able to think, act, and intervene independently in routine and emergency situations.
• Must be able to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including Holidays and weekends.
• Must be willing to learn.
• Must be organized and be able to perform duties with minimum errors.
• Current BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• To assist the residents with activities of daily living they are unable to perform.
• Foster residents' independence and freedom of choice at all times.
• Provide assistance with ADLs including dressing, bathing, and personal hygiene.
• Observe and report changes in residents' physical and mental condition.
• Plan and complete duties with minimal direction from supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with peers and other team members.
• Maintain certifications and prepare resident records.
• Assist with dining, laundry, recreation, and participation in activity programs.

Skills

Independent thinking

Self-motivation

Courteous diplomacy

Flexible schedule

Willingness to learn

Organizational skills

BCLS certification

Job description

POSITION STANDARDS

• Must be able to think, act, and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations. Must be self-motivated..
• Must be able to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including Holidays and weekends..
• Must be willing to learn.
• Must be organized and be able to perform duties with minimum errors.
• Current BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.

• Physical Activity: Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Upper Extremity: Must be able to lift/push up to 50 pounds. Must be able to walk four miles daily.
• Push/Pull/Lift/Carry: Must be able to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach, and kneel using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability in order to cope with the physical, mental and emotional stress of the position.

PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

To assist the residents with those activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without help. To foster residents' independence and freedom of choice at all times.

Performance Expectation

• Provides assistance with activities of daily living to include dressing and undressing, bathing, personal hygiene, mobility devices including monitoring of safe transfer and ambulation techniques, and care of ADL devices such as eye glasses, contact lenses and hearing aids.
• Observes and reports changes in residents' physical and mental condition.
• Plans and completes duties with minimal direction from supervisor.
• Works collaboratively with peers and other team members.
• Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
• Follows up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.
• Acts as ambassador and public relations representative to guests and other off-campus visitors.
• Maintains all certifications required for employment.
• Copies special paperwork or forms.
• Prepares and maintains resident records.
• Assist residents to the dining room or serves trays in apartment as requested.
• Provide and/or assist with personal laundry when needed.
• Participate and assist with recreation activities as needed.
• Documents resident's incidents.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge regarding Lifeline and PHB system, able to initiate problem solving if needed.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Assists in orienting new residents and staff to the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assist with activity programs at Harvest Hill: ensuring that residents are reminded and assisted to the activity as needed. To actively participate in the activity to enhance the experience for the resident.
• Assist with setup and clean up, and to accompany residents at events or field trips as needed.

Min: $17.83
Max: $27.64

• Area of Interest: Nursing Services;
• Work Status: 0645 – 1515, rotating weekends;
• Employment Type: Full Time;
• Job ID: 5953

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavit Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.