Resident Assistant

GEMSTONE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemstone Senior Living Community is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide compassionate care, assist residents with ADLs, and support daily living activities. You will work within the Resident Services Department under the Director of Nursing to promote independence and well-being.

The role requires teamwork, reliability, and a cheerful attitude, with responsibilities spanning personal care, dining, mobility, documentation, and safety awareness in a senior living setting.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion for seniors while upholding privacy and dignity.
• Ability to organize and manage time with minimal supervision.
• Team player who works well with residents, families and staff.
• Well-groomed appearance and adherence to dress code.
• Cheerful, enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good reading, writing and verbal communication with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs including wardrobe, personal hygiene, ambulation, and stand by assist transferring.
• Assist in daily tasks such as housekeeping, laundry, use of telephone, and mail delivery.
• Observe and report changes in resident's condition and status to Director of Nursing.
• Conduct rounds to monitor for hazards or incidents.
• Assist with medication reminders or cueing.
• Assist in dining including setting up tables for all meals, escorting residents to dining room, serving, and clean up.
• Complete required documentation prior to end of shift.
• Maintain Wellness Center and Breakroom in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Report maintenance issues by phone to the Executive Director or Director of Nursing; document emergencies.
• Report to duty on time and not incur overtime without approval.

Skills

Empathy toward seniors

Time management

Teamwork

Professional appearance

Positive attitude

Communication

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Our Resident Assistants are caring and compassionate individuals that provide personal care and assist each Resident while maintaining their independence. This position works within the Resident Services Department, reporting to the Director of Nursing. We are looking for compassionate and caring individuals to join our team to uphold our \"Residents First\" philosophy. Our Resident Assistants provide all care in a positive manner to enhance the Residents life at our Gemstone Senior Living Communities.Key Responsibilities:Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) this includes: wardrobe, personal hygiene, ambulation, and stand by assist transferringAssist in daily task such as Housekeeping, Laundry, Use of telephone, and Mail delivery Observe and Report changes in Resident's condition and status to Director of NursingConduct rounds to monitor for hazards or incidentsAssist with medication, medication reminders or cueingAssist in dining including setting up tables for all meals, escorting residents to dining room, serving, and clean upResident Assistant is responsible for shift to shift report, checking the Service Plan Book for changes and assignments and the Communication Book for memos and in-services due.Complete required documentation (i.e.: incident reports, charting, rounding sheet) prior to end of shift. No exceptions.Maintain Wellness Center and Breakroom in a neat and orderly fashion.Reports emergency maintenance issues by phone to the Executive Director or Director of Nursing. If not, an emergency you must document in the communication log.Resident Assistant is responsible for reporting to duty on time and not incurring overtime without approval.Skills/Requirements:Desire to work with seniors in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individuality.Able to organize and utilize time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision.Able to work well with others and to function effectively as part of a team.Well-groomed and a willingness to follow dress requirements.Cheerful, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn new knowledge/skills.Resident Assistant is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, fingers, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and smell.Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds or more.While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.Background check required.Reliable transportationMust be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with Residents, Families, Guests, and other associatesSix months of work experience in a senior living setting is preferredMust be 18 years of age. High School Graduate or GED preferred. It is not required to be a CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) to apply