Resident Assistant

GEMSTONE LEWISVILLE BUSINESS LLC; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemstone Senior Living Communities in Lewisville, TX is seeking compassionate Resident Assistants to provide personal care and support residents in daily living, while maintaining their independence. The role reports to the Wellness Director within the Resident Services Department.

Candidates should value residents' privacy, dignity, and independence, and be able to work well in a team. Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, housekeeping, dining, medication reminders, and thorough shift

Qualifications

• Desire to work with seniors while upholding privacy and dignity.
• Ability to organize time and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well in a team and with Residents, Families, and staff.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including hygiene, ambulation, and transferring with standby help.
• Assist with housekeeping, laundry, telephone use, and mail delivery.
• Observe and report changes to Wellness Director; conduct rounds for hazards.
• Assist with medication reminders or cueing; assist dining and table setup.
• Complete shift reports and maintain documentation before end of shift.
• Maintain Wellness Center and Breakroom in neat and orderly condition.
• Report maintenance issues to supervisory staff; document emergencies.

Skills

Empathy toward seniors

Time management

Team player

Professional appearance

Positive attitude/learnability

Lifting capability (up to 50 lbs)

Education

High School Diploma 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 Wellness Director. 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 Wellness DirectorConduct 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 Wellness Director. 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 referredMust be 18 years of age. High School Graduate or GED preferred. It is not required to be a CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) to apply