RESIDENT ASSISTANT

Sodalis Senior Living; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodalis Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant to help meet residents' needs in a safe, clean environment and uphold our core values. You will provide direct care, assist with activities of daily living, and help with meals and housekeeping as needed.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, communicating with team leaders and families, and participating in mandatory meetings. Training will be provided for new staff and policies followed to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving or assisted living is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and families.
• Demonstrates empathy and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care and activities of daily living to residents.
• Maintains health and wellness records in paper and electronic formats.
• Performs daily housekeeping tasks and meal support as needed.
• Reports concerns to management and follows policies.
• Trains and mentors new staff members and participates in meetings.

Skills

Compassionate care

Resident communication

Teamwork

Job description

The Resident Assistant is responsible for assuring that residents' needs are being met in a

safe, secure, and clean environment while exhibiting core values - Service, Integrity,

Dignity, Excellence, and Teamwork.

Primary Responsibilities

• Understands and agrees with Sodalis Senior Living philosophy and goal to maintain, improve and/or enhance each resident's quality or care and quality of life.
• Provides direct care and activities of daily living to residents. These tasks can include, but are not limited to: Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Toileting and Engagement.
• Maintains necessary health and wellness records for resident, both in paper and electronic format.
• Performs daily household tasks according to the shift task list, including but not limited to laundry and pousekeeping.
• Prepares and serves meals as needed.
• Assists residents with meals as needed.
• Reports any concerns or needs to management.
• Adheres to and implements Sodalis Senior Living resident policies and procedures.
• Trains and mentors new staff members.
• Attends any and all mandatory meetings.
• Communicates with Team Leader, Health and Wellness Director, and Management regarding any physical, mental, or social changes in condition to residents including but not limited to medications, bruises, cuts, sores, and potential health problems.
• Communicates with family members.
• Greets visitors and gives marketing tours in the absence of management.
• Reports any abuse or neglect of residents. All employees are required by law to report abuse and neglect.
• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.

Mission Statement and Core Values

Sodalis Senior Living is committed to “Making a difference in the lives of our residents, their loved ones and our colleagues every day.” Our core values describe who we are and define how we live.

1. Service

“It’s not about me” a. Answer the needs of another.

• Put the needs of another first. We must put others before ourselves.
• We serve our residents, we serve our families, and we serve one another.

2. Integrity

“We do what is right, not what is easy” a. Never compromise your integrity

• Hold everyone accountable and recognize each other’s contributions
• Explicitly communicate goals and standards of behavior
• Do the right thing even when no one is looking or will ever find out

3. Dignity

“We honor & value the worth of people” a. Treat people the way you want to be treated

• Attack the problem not the person
• Respect and value diversity of experience, culture, and opinions

4. Excellence

“We always give our best” a. Doing your best to serve our residents, their loved ones, and our colleagues.

5. Teamwork

“We succeed together” a. We are a team because we respect, trust and care for one another.

• Common purpose – we need to all row in the same direction
• Create an environment that facilitates freedom to innovate & achieve extraordinary results
• Challenge the status quo, take measured risks, and resist conventional thinking
• Learn to win and lose as a team

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Education

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

Caregiving experience in Assisted Living or Senior Living facilities is a plus.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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