Resident Assistant

Gemstoneslc; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Gemstone Senior Living seeks a compassionate Resident Assistant to support residents with daily living activities and care needs. You will assist with ADLs, dining, housekeeping, and medication reminders, while maintaining residents' independence and well-being.

You will document care plans, report changes to the Wellness Director, and participate in shift handoffs. Must be 18+, HS diploma or GED preferred, with Able to lift up to 50 pounds; background check required.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with seniors while upholding privacy, dignity, choice and independence.
• Ability to organize time and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team.
• Well-groomed; willing to follow dress requirements.
• Cheerful attitude and eagerness to learn new skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate with residents and staff.
• Must be 18+ and have HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): wardrobe, personal hygiene, ambulation, and stand-by assist transferring.
• Assist with housekeeping, laundry, use of telephone, and mail delivery.
• Observe and report changes to Wellness Director.
• Conduct rounds to monitor hazards or incidents.
• Assist with medication reminders or cueing.
• Assist in dining: set up tables, escort to dining room, serve, and clean up.
• Complete shift reports, review service plans and memos, and document appropriately.
• Maintain Wellness Center and Breakroom in tidy condition.
• Report maintenance issues to Executive Director or Wellness Director.

Skills

ADLs support

Team player

Time management

Communication

Dignity & privacy

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Resident Assistant# Resident AssistantHot JobSan Marcos - San Marcos, TX 78666## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time## Description**Job Title: Resident Assistant****Location: Gemstone Senior Living****Reports To: Staffing Coordinator/HWC**Our Resident Assistants are caring and compassionate individuals that provide personal care and assist each Resident while maintaining their independence. This position works within the Resident Services Department, reporting to the Wellness Director. We are looking for compassionate and caring individuals to join our team to uphold our "Residents First" philosophy. Our Resident Assistants provide all care in a positive manner to enhance the Residents life at our Gemstone Senior Living Communities. .**Key Responsibilities:*** Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) this includes: wardrobe, personal hygiene, ambulation, and stand by assist transferring* Assist in daily task such as Housekeeping, Laundry, Use of telephone, and Mail delivery Observe and Report changes in Resident's condition and status to Wellness Director* Conduct rounds to monitor for hazards or incidents* Assist with medication, medication reminders or cueing* Assist in dining including setting up tables for all meals, escorting residents to dining room, serving, and clean up* Resident Assistant is responsible for shift to shift report, checking the Service Plan Book for changes and assignments and the Communication Book for memos and in-services due.* Complete required documentation (i.e.: incident reports, charting, rounding sheet) prior to end of shift. No exceptions.* Maintain Wellness Center and Breakroom in a neat and orderly fashion.* Reports emergency maintenance issues by phone to the Executive Director or Wellness Director. If not, an emergency you must document in the communication log.* Resident Assistant is responsible for reporting to duty on time and not incurring overtime without approval.## Qualifications**Skills/Requirements:*** Desire to work with seniors in an environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individuality.* Able to organize and utilize time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision.* Able to work well with others and to function effectively as part of a team.* Well-groomed and a willingness to follow dress requirements.* Cheerful, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn new knowledge/skills.* Resident Assistant is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, fingers, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and smell.* Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds or more.* While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.* Background check required.* Reliable transportation* Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with Residents, Families, Guests, and other associates* Six months of work experience in a senior living setting is referred* Must be 18 years of age. High School Graduate or GED preferred. It is not required to be a CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) to apply