Resident Assistant

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Central Ohio is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide care to seniors at Kensington Place. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring resident safety, and maintaining a respectful environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prior experience in a care setting. This part-time position offers competitive pay and benefits for full-time staff.

Benefits

Health insurance with 4-plan options

Tuition Reimbursement Program

403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings

Dental and Vision insurance

Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)

Health Savings Account

PTO and 12 Paid Holidays

Discount Marketplace

Qualifications

• Prior experience in long term care or assisted living required.
• Ohio Nursing Assistant exam helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine care to residents per established policies.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADL).
• Communicate with nursing and dining staff as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school degree or GED

Job description

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Resident Assistants - Per Diem

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Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is currently seeking a Resident Assistant for Kensington Place in Columbus, Ohio. Kensington Place offers beautiful, comfortable and secure Senior Living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.

The ideal candidate will share Our Mission: Creating a better world by serving people in need.

What will I do as a Resident Assistant with Lutheran Social Services:

• Responsible for providing routine care to residents in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as directed by the Director of Nursing or other licensed nursing staff to assure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
• Performs and/or assists with all resident needs around activities of daily living (ADL) in a timely and proficient manner per standard protocol and agency expectations including cleaning resident rooms, laundrying items, assisting with bathing and other ADLs. Provides all care in compliance with Resident Rights.
• Monitors and ensures residents receive appropriate physician ordered meal trays, snacks, and fluids. Communicates with nursing and/or dining staff as necessary if appropriate meals, etc are not being received.
• Ensures they provide each resident an environment of acceptance, maintaining the resident's right to dignity and respect including maintaining a clean and safe resident environment.
• Participates in assuring the facility compliance with all applicable, local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies including Ohio Department of Health and CMS Life Safety regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.
• Participates, cooperates and communicates with other staff members as needed to ensure smooth, efficient facility operations.
• Attends and participates in established meetings and in-services as required or requested.
• Assist with the dining experience.
• Assist the Activities Coordinator with activities as needed.
• Maintains a courteous and respectful behavior with residents and their family members, as well as with co-workers and other staff members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements For a Resident Assistant With Lutheran Social Services

• High school degree or GED required.
• Ohio Nursing Assistant exam helpful. (Must maintain 12 contact hours annually).
• Prior experience working in a long term care, assisted living or home health setting required.
  
  

As one of the largest non-for-profits in Central Ohio, we value our employees. Our excellence is based upon team members dedicated to a fulfilling career and committed to the service of others.

Benefits for Full-time positions* with Lutheran Social Services include:

• Health insurance with 4-plan options!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings Account
• PTO and 12 Paid Holidays
• Discount Marketplace
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community
• some part-time positions may be eligible for some benefits as well
  
  

ABOUT Lutheran Social Services

We put our Mission of Service into action. Every day LSS serves thousands of people in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety, and healing. LSS offers Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through homeless shelters, domestic violence services, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.

Salary: $14 - $19 per hour

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