Resident Assistant

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan; Harbor Springs, Baltimore Highlands (MI, MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents. As a vital member of the care team, you will assist residents with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and dignity. This role involves personal care, maintaining a clean environment, and fostering meaningful relationships. If you are passionate about providing exceptional support and creating a positive impact in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your skills in a nurturing environment while making a difference every day.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required; CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.
• No prior experience necessary for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and personal grooming.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for residents.

Skills

Accountability

Listening

Relationship Building

Respect

Communication

Technical Aptitude

Empathy

Time Management

Autonomy

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
Assist residents with daily living activities such as grooming, eating, dressing, and bathing. Encourages residents to function at their maximum capabilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Duties:

1. Assist, guide, or direct residents with daily life activities including:
2. Personal grooming/hygiene, dressing/undressing, toileting, assisting with urine and bowel incontinence (and/or emptying drainage units), range of motion activities and exercises (ambulating, positioning, lifting) to increase quality of living following established procedures.
3. Prepare and maintain records to document client progress and services performed by recording in resident chart, using judgment to report changes in client condition to manager or supervisor for review.
4. Guide, direct, and assist residents with maintaining a safe and clean environment, including but not limited to: changing bed linens, cleaning/tidying up resident’s rooms, dining rooms, etc.; wipe, vacuum, sweep as necessary; emptying waste baskets; cleaning refrigerator, microwave, steam tables, restrooms as needed.
5. Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of a nurse (LPN or RN).
6. Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum for testing using proper receptacles and following safety precautions.
7. Serve prepared food to residents. Guides and directs (and assists when necessary) residents with eating using proper techniques and tableware.
8. Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development.
9. Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to:
10. Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures.
11. Safety policies and procedures.
12. Federal, state, and local regulations.
13. All other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

1. Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and deliver upon expectations.
2. Listening - Ability to actively pay attention and seek to understand.
3. Relationship Building - Ability to form a meaningful and genuine connection with our residents, each other, and the community.
4. Respect - Ability to treat all with dignity and worth.
5. Communication, Written and Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and writing clearly and concisely. Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
6. Technical Aptitude - Ability to display knowledge and skill in direct care.

Department: AL/RLC
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Rosebush-Administrator, VOR-AL Manager, Manager | VOW-Nurse Manager, VEH-Resident Care, PFV- RN
Amount of Travel Required: 0%

Resident Assistant - Job Description
Maintains required CEUs/Certifications as required.

1. Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
2. Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
3. Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
4. Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
5. Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
6. Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
7. Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
8. Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Ability to address emergency and non-emergency situations calmly and thoroughly, applying common sense to the resolution of problems.
9. Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
10. Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
11. Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
12. Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Education: High School Graduate/General Education Degree (GED) or enrolled in program if under age 18.
2. Experience: No prior experience necessary.
3. Computer Skills: No prior experience necessary.
4. Certificates & Licenses: CPR and First Aid certifications required for VOR; all other locations preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Stand/Walk/Sit
2. Handling/Fingering
3. Squat/Kneel/Bend
4. Reach Outward/Above
5. Shoulder Lift/Carry 50 lbs. consistently, up to 100 lbs. on occasion
6. Push/Pull up to 25 lbs. consistently, up to 100 lbs. on occasion
7. Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
8. Sense of Sound (Ability to hear alarms and resident calls for assistance.)

Work Environment
The employee will work in a resident care environment and will have occasional exposure to unpleasant resident care tasks with exposure to communicable diseases if proper universal precautions/infection control are not followed.