Resident Assistant

Cedarhurst Senior Living; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedarhurst of Owensboro is seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant to aid residents with personal care needs and promote their wellbeing. The role involves direct support in daily activities and requires effective communication and teamwork. Join a dedicated team with a strong commitment to enhancing the lives of older adults, offering substantial training and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical insurance coverage

Life insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Preferred one year of experience as a resident assistant.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Internet browsers and Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care including grooming and hygiene.
• Monitor and record vital signs and food intake.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and assist during meals.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic health records systems

Job description

Cedarhurst of Owensboro, 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 Owensboro community.

As a Resident Assistant, you will assist and provide direction to residents with personal care needs which enable the resident to maintain good personal hygiene, to carry out activities of daily living, to maintain good health, and to participate in the activities of the community.

As a Resident Assistant you will impact the lives of our residents by –

• Assisting and providing direction to residents regarding their personal care needs, which include but are not limited to, grooming, hygiene, dressing, nutrition, etc.
• Answering signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine residents needs using a proactive approach.
• Taking and recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
• Transporting residents or assisting residents with walking along with turning or repositioning residents alone or with assistance.
• Changing bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, and answer telephone.
• Assisting with laundry and housekeeping duties.
• Assisting residents to and from dining room as needed and assists with meals.
• Encouraging and assisting residents to participate in activities.
• Listening to and understanding the problems of residents and reports observations immediately to the care team as needed.
• Promoting the physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing of each resident and striving to maintain the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.
• Understanding the resident’s Advance Directives and follows their wishes.
• Ensuring effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.

• Working well with others and taking direction from management, as well as taking initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee isoccasionally required to stand/move, communicate, and identify written information.The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently; occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

To become a Resident Assistant, you will need –

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

• Be able to demonstrate proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g., Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and any HR related systems if applicable.

When considering a career with Cedarhurst of Owensboro, please understand that –

• Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectfuland Approachable – and in every way a real, true friend of those we serve.
• To be a Cedarhurst of Owensboro team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work: In your every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedarhurst of Owensboro.
• Cedarhurst of Owensboro believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.
• Cedarhurst of Owensboro believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us.
• Cedarhurst of Owensboro offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service).
• Cedarhurst of Owensboro considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in testing requirements (such as TB) and using designated PPE when required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.