Resident Assistant

Clinton Manor Living Center; New Baden (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinton Manor Living Center in New Baden, IL is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide daily living support to residents in a skilled nursing environment. You will work closely with CNAs, nurses, and activities staff to help residents live meaningful, satisfying lives.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position with potential to pursue CNA certification through our in-house training program. Openings available for part-time or full-time hours, with shifts from 2 pm to 10 pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to take initiative and promote teamwork.
• Strong written and verbal communication; maintain confidentiality; basic charting.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living assistance and observe residents for changes in condition.
• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Document observations and care in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.

Skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Communication

Confidentiality

Tech-literate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

PDA

Laptops/Tablets

Scanners

Printers/Desktops

Job description

We passionately support each person in living a meaningful and satisfying life! Help Residents on the Skilled Nursing environment with everyday living skills. Start as a Resident Assistant and have the opportunity to get your CNA certification through our in house training program. Openings for PT or FT 2 pm- 10 pm

Job Summary

This position provides residents the assistance that they need in a manner that is meets or exceeds the resident's expectations. The Resident Assistant works closely with CNA's, Nurses, Activities, and others to assure that residents are able to live a meaningful and satisfying life. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Essential Responsibilities

Assessment/Observation/Reporting

• Notes any unusual physical or behavioral changes in the individuals, such as bruises, abrasions, rashes or reddened areas on the individual's skin; or an increased agitation, confusion, lethargy or other unusual behavior. Reports the above observations to the charge nurse in a timely manner.
• Provides a level of supervision i.e. 15 minute checks, line of sight for individuals, etc. as per plan of care.
• Documents in individual electronic medical record accurately and in a timely manner.

Personal Care

• Assists with or performs personal hygiene for the individual, including washing the face, hands and all personal areas.
• Assists with or performs proper grooming for the individual such as combing and styling hair, painting nails, and dressing, if necessary.
• Assists the individuals to wash his/her face and hands after meals when necessary, and to properly dispose of clothing protectors in the laundry hamper.
• Assists or performs oral care for individuals including brushing the teeth or dentures, properly labeling and storing dentures, using mouthwash or special procedures.
• Assists residents with personal belongings.
• Answers call lights in an expediate manner

Education & Skills

A High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required. Must possess the desire to care for individuals at the highest level of quality. Continuing education through in-service training is mandatory. Additionally, the ability to take initiative, make independent judgments, and promote teamwork is required to successfully fulfill this job's responsibilities. Must have sufficient written and verbal communication skills to understand instructions and complete basic charting functions and must maintain confidentiality. This facility uses an Electronic Medical Records keeping system, therefore technological skills are essential. Dexterity of the fingers and hands is required to manipulate PDAs, Laptops, Scanners, Printers, and Desktop Computers. Further, the visual acuity to operate these devices is also required.