Resident Assistant

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in a supportive community. In this fulfilling role, you will assist individuals with daily living activities, ensuring they maintain their dignity and independence. You will guide residents through personal care tasks, monitor their well-being, and maintain a clean and safe environment. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a nurturing and collaborative atmosphere. If you are passionate about helping others and want to be part of a caring community, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary, but strong personal care skills are essential.
• High school diploma or GED required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities including grooming and hygiene.
• Maintain a clean environment and document resident progress accurately.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Communication Skills

Monitoring Vital Signs

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Assist residents with daily living activities such as grooming, eating, dressing, and bathing. Encourages residents to function at their maximum capabilities.

Responsibilities

1. Assist, guide, or direct resident with daily life activities including:
2. Personal grooming/hygiene, dressing/undressing, toileting, assisting with urine and bowel incontinence (and/or emptying drainage units), range of motion activities and exercises (ambulating, positioning, lifting) to increase quality of living following established procedures.
3. Prepare and maintain records to document client progress and services performed by recording in resident chart, using judgment to report changes in client condition to manager or supervisor for review.
4. Guide, direct, and assist residents with maintaining a safe and clean environment, including but not limited to: changing bed linens, cleaning/tidying up resident’s rooms, dining rooms, etc.; wipe, vacuum, sweep as necessary; emptying waste baskets; cleaning refrigerator, microwave, steam tables, restrooms as needed.
5. Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of a nurse (LPN or RN).
6. Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum for testing using proper receptacles and following safety precautions.
7. Serve prepared food to residents. Guides and directs (and assists when necessary) residents with eating using proper techniques and tableware.

Qualifications

No prior experience necessary.

High school diploma or GED.