Resident Assistant

Homewood Retirement Centers; Everett (Bedford County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Job summary

Homewood Retirement Centers seeks a compassionate caregiver to assist residents with daily living activities, under licensed staff supervision. The role emphasizes confidentiality, proper hygiene care, and participation in care planning.

You will help with meals, transfers, and daily activities while ensuring safety. Qualifications include LNA preferred, CPR/First Aid preferred, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist for an 8-hour shift.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform sequential tasks.
• Motivation to work with geriatric residents.
• English communication skills, written and verbal for care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene care including bathing and grooming.
• Ensure residents have clean linen and beds are made.
• Support nutrition during meals and snacks.
• Observe, record, and report changes to the Head Nurse.
• Participate in planning resident care and activities of daily living.
• Conduct lifts and transfers per service plan and Lift Free Program.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.

Skills

Geriatric care

Daily living support

Confidentiality

English communication

Education

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)

CPR certification preferred

First Aid certification preferred

Job description

Job Summary:

Assist residents with activities of daily living while encouraging independence, under the supervision of licensed staff.

Essential Functions:

1. Treat all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
2. Comply with established policies and procedures and maintain established standards and practices.
3. Assist with or provide personal hygiene care, including bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, and toilet needs.
4. Ensure residents have clean, dry linen and make beds as needed.
5. Support proper resident nutrition during meal and snack times.
6. Perform resident treatments as assigned by the Head Nurse and within the nursing scope of practice.
7. Accurately observe, record, and report changes in resident condition or needs to the Head Nurse.
8. Actively participate in the planning of resident care.
9. Promote activities of daily living according to the resident’s service plan.
10. Conduct resident lifts and transfers according to the resident’s service plan and the Lift Free Program.
11. Perform other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. Ability to frequently lift and transfer up to 30 pounds of resident weight (approximately 15 times) throughout the shift.
2. Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout an eight (8) hour shift.
3. Strong organizational skills and ability to perform sequential tasks.
4. Motivation and desire to work with geriatric residents.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to carry out care plans and provide appropriate resident care.
6. CPR certification and basic First Aid preferred.
7. Licensed Nursing Assistant in the state where care is provided a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work on their feet constantly during an 8-hour shift; bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently throughout the shift while performing regular duties. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of resident weight and/or transfer and reposition residents at least 25 times throughout the shift. Must be capable of quick and decisive reactions in emergencies and in response to unexpected resident behavior during lifting, repositioning, or other direct contact situations. Must be able to physically transfer residents to safer locations in the event of a fire or other emergencies. Ability to perform sequential events/tasks efficiently.

Our Mission Statement

Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

What’s in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.