Resident Assistant

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Meridian, MS invites applications for a Resident Assistant in Personal Care. This part-time position runs 7 a.m.

to 3 p.m., Regular PT - Non-Exempt, with duties including non-skilled personal care for residents, ADL support, housekeeping, laundry, and meal service. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (preferred), minimum age 18, ability to read and understand instructions, and on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be 18+ and not listed on the Mississippi Nurses Aide Abuse Registry.
• Able to read, write, and understand verbal and written instructions.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping, laundry, and meal service tasks.
• Comply with applicable regulations and facility policies.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic communication

On-the-job training

Education

High school diploma or GED

10th grade education or equivalent

Job description

• Location Meridian, MS, 39305,United States
• Job Category (RA) - Morning Shift
• Employee Type Regular PT - Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Tratia Foster
• Phone [phone]

The duties and responsibilities of the Resident Assistant in Personal Care include performing non-skilled personal care tasks for residents as assigned, in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and the policies and procedures of the company. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assistance with Activities of Daily Living, housekeeping, laundry, and serving meals.

This is a part-time position for the 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. shift.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 10th grade education or comparable work experience and work-related education. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have verification that he/she is not listed on the “Mississippi Nurses Aide Abuse Registry” as required by the State of Mississippi Department of Health; ability to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions; must be able to perform skills as learned through continuous on-the-job training.

Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.