Resident Assistant

Remember Me Senior Care

Cleveland (TN)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 38,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Remember Me Senior Care is seeking a resident assistant to provide daily routine nursing care and services for residents, including those living with dementia, under supervision. The role emphasizes an active approach to resident care and involvement in activities and programming.

The position requires high school diploma, CPR/first aid preferred, and ability to communicate in English; candidates should be compassionate, able to work with elderly residents, and adhere to safety and infection

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent required.
Experience working with the elderly is desirable.
CPR certified and first aid training preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily routines and personal care.
Carry out daily resident programming and activities.
Report observations to supervisor.
Review care plans daily and adjust care accordingly.
Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
Follow safety and infection control policies.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR certification (preferred)

Job description

Remember Me Senior Care (RMSC) is an Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhood that has a passion to serve with kindness and love.

About the role

Provides daily routine nursing care and services that support the care delivered to residents, particularly those living with dementia, in accordance with the established nursing care procedures and as directed by the supervisor. An active approach to Resident care will be taken and not just passive maintenance. RAs will be deeply involved in resident activities and programming and must understand and have a desire to continue to grow in dementia-specific caregiving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists the residents in any daily routines, any personal care, and housekeeping tasks that the resident needs assistance in performing.
Is certified in dementia education through Remember Me Senior Care.
Carries out daily resident programming and activities.
Reports observations and other pertinent information related to the care of the resident.
Provides services that support the care delivered to the resident, and review care plans daily to determine if changes in the daily care routine have been made.
Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care.
Participates in the identification of staff educational needs.
Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with unit facility policies.
Surveys for safety and picks up resident’s room each day. Removes all soiled linens from rooms. Bed linens, towels, and wash cloths are to be changed once a week or as needed.
Performs checks on residents and provides assistance to the toilet and/or cleanup of soiled resident.
Ensures that all residents call lights are promptly answered, followed by appropriate responses to requests.
Assists with dietary responsibilities, including serving meals and cleaning meal area, as needed.
Maintains and ensures confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or the Executive Director.
Understand and follow compliance with safety and infection control policies and procedures to include the practice of regular and thorough handwashing. Adherence to established procedures in the use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a manner consistent with Remember Me Senior Care culture and values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent required.
Experience working with the elderly is desirable.

Certifications, Licenses and other Special Requirements

CPR certified and first aid training preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Language Ability:
- Possess the ability to deal tactfully with team members, residents, and family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
- Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, and outside contacts.
- Must possess acceptable written and verbal communication skills utilizing the English language.

Cognitive Demands

Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be caring and compassionate in dealing with the residents as well as team members.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the community.
Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Standing

Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors

Walking

Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage

Use hands and fingers to handle or feel

On-Call on an as needed basis

Reach with hands and arms

Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl