RESIDENT ASSISTANT

Mesa-Verde-Estates; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa-Verde-Estates is seeking a caring med attendant to support residents with daily living activities, assist with meals, and maintain a safe environment on site in Durango, Colorado.

The role requires keeping licensure in good standing, documenting care, and communicating changes in resident status to supervisors while following infection control practices and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• Maintain licensure in good standing as required.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Document care and update shift-to-shift records accurately.
• Observe changes in resident condition and report promptly.
• Follow universal precautions and infection control procedures.
• Provide clerical support at the front desk as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive shift report and review shower schedule and care plans.
• Assist with ADLs, escort residents to dining and activities.
• Provide meals service and dining room assistance as instructed.
• Perform laundry and housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.
• Report deficiencies in resident apartments or common areas.
• Call for assistance as needed and support emergency procedures.
• Relieve front desk coverage and monitor alarm system.
• Participate in resident activity programs and wear name tag.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

ADL support

Infection control

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Adheres to and conveys community's philosophy of maintaining elements of self-care and encouraging independence.Receives report from the previous shift and med attendant.Reads the shift-to-shift report and shower schedule for information and changes before coming on shift. Documents in the shift-to-shift report book and ADL binder before going off shift.Assists with activities of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, simple treatments, and other care.Escorts residents to and from dining room while encouraging residents to find their own way.Assist with serving meals and dining room duties as instructed.Provides laundry and housekeeping services to residents as assigned.Demonstrates knowledge of infection control via proper handling of equipment, soiled linen, bedpans, urinals, and adequate hand washing.Documents care given; adhering to community policies and procedures.Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors including housekeeping duties as assigned.Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments clothing/linen and community in general.Observes any changes in resident physical or mental status and communicates to the administrator or resident assistant supervisor.Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons and other emergency procedures; Follows community policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans.Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment.Relieves at front desk, providing constant coverage for call and alarm system, as well as clerical and secretarial support as requested.Assures door is alarmed at all times.Assists with resident activity programs as assigned.Wears name tag at all times.Performs other duties as assigned by any member of management.Qualifications:Keep all required licensure in good standing at all times.Physical Demands:Ability to push, pull, and lift at least 50lbs.Ability to bend, squat, and climb stairs.Ability to continuously walk or stand.Universal Precautions:Potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids.Potential exposure to communicable diseases.