Resident Assistant

Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities in Aberdeen, WA is hiring a Resident Assistant to provide basic care and assist with daily living activities. The RA will support residents with personal hygiene, dressing, meals and activities, working with the nursing team and families to promote well-being.

You should have prior long-term care experience and hold a Nursing Assistant certification with CPR/First Aid as required by state regulations. Weekend/holiday shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care or assisted living preferred.
• Nursing Assistant certification or State Trained Nursing Assistant required by state.
• CPR/First Aid certification as per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care and assist residents with daily living activities.
• Support residents with personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, meals and activities; collaborate with nursing staff and families.

Skills

Experience in long-term care

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

Nursing Assistant certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring for a Resident Assistant to be responsible for providing basic care to residents and assisting them in daily living activities. The Resident Assistant (RA) must possess excellent people skills and the ability to be compassionate and enjoy helping others. The RA provides care to residents which may include personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, meal services and other duties and services as assigned within the community. The RA collaborates and assists in supporting the entire nursing department, other departments, medical professionals, consultants, residents and families in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in long-term care or assisted living environment is preferred.
• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant or State Trained Nursing Assistant dependent upon state regulations
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification per state regulations.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease, other dementias and related memory impairments is preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a team.
• Able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Opportunities for full-time or part-time hours.

Available shifts: days or evenings.