Resident Assistant

Century Park Associates; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Bridge toll negotiable

Job summary

Century Park Associates is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant/Care Aide for Harbor Place at Cottesmore in Gig Harbor. This full-time NOC shift 11:00pm–7:00am, Tuesday to Saturday, offers a wage scale of $19.00–$23.00 per hour depending on experience.

Meals are provided and bridge toll is negotiable. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, attending to resident needs, and reporting changes to the nursing staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year experience in senior services preferred.
• CNA certification or Home Health Aide certification preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during Orientation; certification must remain current.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living per care plan (dressing, toileting, hair care, bathing).
• Read 24 hour log at shift start and monitor resident needs.
• Perform rounds and check on residents to ensure care requirements are met.
• Assist with clothing choices suitable for weather and maintain clean, stain-free attire.
• Assist incontinent residents and keep clothing/linens clean and dry.
• Aid resident ambulation with walkers, canes, wheelchairs as needed.
• Assist during meals and encourage participation in activities.
• Shampoo hair weekly or as scheduled by beautician.
• Make beds and perform light housekeeping in apartments and common areas.
• Prepare residents for activities, meals, appointments; assist with meal set-up or feeding.
• Verify resident meal attendance and note absences as appropriate.
• Report changes in resident conditions to Nurse or Director.
• Welcome new residents and assist with adapting to the community.
• Assist with packing/unpacking and inventory belongings at move-in.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines.

Skills

Patience

Tact

Cheerful disposition

Enthusiasm

Independent decision-making

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Home Health Aide certification

State-Registered Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Are you passionate about seniors? If so, join us at Harbor Place at Cottesmore, a \"Great Place to Work\" certified community. We are offering evening and night shift differentials.

Currently hiring for:

FT NOC shift 11:00pm-7:00am Tuesday-Saturday

Wage Scale: $19.00-$23.00 is dependent on the number of years of experience.

Meals are provided and bridge toll is negotiable

Position Summary

TheResident Assistant/Care Aidedelivers quality assisted living services focused on maximizing resident’s individual capabilities in accordance with all laws, regulations and Century Park standards. Reports to Resident Care Director.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year experience in senior services preferred
• Must have State Trained Nursing Assistant certification (if required by State)
• CNA certification or Home Health Aide certification preferred
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during Orientation. Certification must remain current during employment.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living as designated in care plan (i.e., dressing, toileting, hair care, bathing)
• Reads 24 hour log at beginning of shift
• Makes routine rounds as scheduled and checks with residents to ensure care needs are being met
• Assists residents with clothing choices appropriate for the day’s weather, clean and stain free
• Assists with incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep residents clean and dry
• Assists resident with ambulation and use of walkers, canes, wheelchairs, etc.
• Assists residents during meal times in the dining area
• Encourages residents to participate in activities
• Shampoos hair weekly if not done by beautician
• Makes beds daily and perform light housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas as designated
• Prepares residents for activities, meals, appointments, etc.
• Delivers meals and assists with set up or feeding as needed
• Verifies residents are present for meals and checks on those not attending unless notified otherwise in advance
• Reports all changes in resident conditions to Nurse, Resident Care Director or Executive Director
• Welcomes new residents and assists with adjustment to community
• Assists residents with packing/unpacking (storing, labeling and inventorying belongings upon move in)
• Compliant with infection control guidelines

Additional Requirements

• Must enjoy serving seniors
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to handle difficult residents
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must perform efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training

Who We Are

At Century Park Associates, we are dedicated to creating an enriching lifestyle for our residents and a rewarding work environment for our valued associates. We take pride in providing an atmosphere where relationships of trust, leadership and personal ethics are not only valued, but expected of all our associates. Our “people come first” approach ensures that excellence, respect and outstanding service are apparent in all we do as an organization. We believe in caring for and loving our residents and strongly support their ability to continue growing, learning and contributing. Every day, team members at Century Park Associates choose to go beyond their job descriptions, exceeding expectations, on behalf of their residents. They have learned that those who go the extra mile receive rewards happiness of heart and peace of mind.