Resident Assistant

Cedarhurst Senior Living; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to join their compassionate team. In this role, you will provide essential support to residents, helping them with personal care and daily activities while fostering their independence. You will be instrumental in promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing, ensuring they feel respected and valued. With a focus on personal and career growth, this opportunity offers extensive training and a competitive benefits package. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k) Plan

Extensive Training

Opportunities for Career Growth

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience as a resident assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care needs and daily activities.
• Monitor and record vital signs and food intake/output.
• Promote residents' wellbeing and independence.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Communication Skills

Monitoring Vital Signs

Conflict Resolution

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR Systems

Job description

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Cedarhurst of Nicholasville, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Resident Assistant at our Cedarhurst of Nicholasville community.

As a Resident Assistant, you will assist and provide direction to residents with personal care needs, enabling them to maintain good personal hygiene, carry out daily activities, maintain good health, and participate in community activities.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting residents with personal care needs such as grooming, hygiene, dressing, and nutrition.
2. Responding to signal lights, bells, or intercom to determine residents' needs proactively.
3. Monitoring and recording vital signs and food and fluid intake/output as directed.
4. Transporting and assisting residents with walking, turning, or repositioning, alone or with assistance.
5. Changing bed linens, running errands, directing visitors, and answering phones.
6. Assisting with laundry and housekeeping duties.
7. Helping residents to and from dining areas and assisting with meals.
8. Encouraging and assisting residents to participate in activities.
9. Listening to residents' concerns and reporting observations to the care team.
10. Promoting residents' physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing with the goal of maximizing independence.
11. Understanding and following residents' Advance Directives.
12. Ensuring effective communication with residents' families regarding their care.
13. Working collaboratively with staff, taking direction, and engaging in conflict resolution as needed.
14. Performing physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
15. Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience as a resident assistant preferred.
• Proficiency in Internet browsers, Microsoft Office, EHR systems, and HR systems if applicable.

Additional Information:

• Our core values are Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful, and Approachable.
• We provide extensive training and opportunities for personal and career growth.
• We promote from within and offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan.
• Employment is contingent upon passing background checks, drug tests, and other health requirements.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• State law requires a criminal record check for employment.

Job Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare