Resident Assistant

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Belden (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Employment Security is seeking staff for night shift caregiving assignments. The role involves providing personal care, assisting with activities of daily living, meal service, and responding to calls for assistance from residents.

A strong emphasis on safety, compassion, and teamwork is essential. Responsibilities include assisting with medications under supervision, aiding during emergencies, lifting residents as required, and maintaining cleanliness in apartments and

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and do simple calculations and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds with a two-person lift.
• Overall good physical and mental health.
• We are a drug-free workplace; background checks and substance abuse testing are performed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and services for residents including ADLs and meals.
• Respond to pull cords and calls for assistance.
• Assist residents in emergencies and during daily activities.
• Assist with medications under supervision as required.
• Serve residents in dining room in a professional, friendly manner.
• Maintain cleanliness of residents' apartments and common areas.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reading & writing

Math basics

Teamwork

Compassion

Flexibility

Job description

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Night Shift Hours: 7pm-7am

Pay Range: $13-15/Hour | Immediate Access to DailyPay

• Rate of pay is based on experience
• Provide exceptional customer service to all residents, families, and guests
• Provide personal care and services for all residents including:
• Respond to the pull cord system and calls for assistance
• Assist all residents in the event of an emergency
• Assist with ADL's including ambulating, transfers, bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, meals, etc.
• Assist in performing, monitoring and supervision of daily personal hygiene of residents
• Assist residents with medications
• Serve residents in the dining room in a professional, friendly manner
• Clean resident's apartments, launder their clothing and linens, clean common areas of community
• Accompany residents to scheduled appointments
• Must be able to read, write, and make simple calculations and follow both oral and written instructions
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted and 125 pounds per person in a two-person lift, using proper body mechanics
• Overall good physical and mental health
• Overall patient and compassionate
• Will be regular in attendance, with the right attitude and attire
• Must work well with others and independently
• Sincere desire to work with the elderly and the infirmed
• We are a drug-free workplace. We do perform criminal background checks and substance abuse testing.