Resident Assistant

Homewood Foundation; Everett (Bedford County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewood Foundation is seeking compassionate CNAs to assist residents with daily living activities in a senior care setting. You will support hygiene, meals, and mobility while following care plans and maintaining confidentiality. CPR/First Aid are preferred and LNA licensure is a plus.

Responsibilities include documenting changes to the Head Nurse, participating in care planning, and ensuring safety during lifts and transfers. This role emphasizes respect, independence, and resident dignity.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn during shift
• Strong organizational skills
• Motivation to work with geriatric residents
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• CPR certification and First Aid preferred
• Licensed Nursing Assistant in the state where care is provided a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living
• Assist with personal hygiene care (bathing, shaving, dressing, nail care, toilet needs)
• Ensure residents have clean, dry linen and make beds
• Support proper resident nutrition during meals and snacks
• Observe, record, report changes to Head Nurse
• Participate in planning of resident care
• Promote activities of daily living per service plan
• Conduct lifts and transfers per service plan and Lift Free Program
• Perform other tasks as directed by supervisor

Skills

Lifting & transfers

Mobility support

Organizational skills

Gerontic care interest

English communication

CPR/First Aid preferred

LNA license a plus

Education

LNA license

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.