RESIDENT ASSISTANT

Mission Senior Living; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mission Senior Living in Farmington, NM is seeking a Part Time caregiver for Three Rivers Estates. Education level: High School required. Salary range $14.00 - $15.00 hourly.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, escorting residents, serving meals, housekeeping, documenting care, and maintaining a safe environment. Reports and communic ation with staff are essential for resident well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Education

High School

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Three Rivers Estates - Farmington, NM 87401

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $14.00 - $15.00

Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Entry Level

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.

QualificationsQualifications:

• 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.