Resident Assistant

Ohio Living; Waynesville (OH); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 21.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Ohio Living in Waynesville, OH is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to support residents with routine personal care, meals, and recreational activities in a long-term care setting. You will follow the daily plan of care and work under the Charge Nurse to ensure comfort and safety.

This role requires basic literacy in English, a high school diploma, and a compassionate, dependable approach. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability may be required to meet resident needs.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a long-term care or healthcare setting preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsabilidades

• Care and customer management: daily plan of care and personal care needs.
• Administration and reporting: maintain records and communicate needs.
• Operations management: light housekeeping and laundry tasks.

Conhecimentos

Care planning

Communication

Documentation

Formação

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da vaga

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!Shifts Available:Full-Time DaysPart-Time Days & NightsPRN Days & NightsOur intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.The Resident Assistant provides residents and patients with routine personal care, recreational programming, housekeeping, and meal service in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations and as directed by the Charge Nurse.Essential Activities and TasksCare and Customer Management - 80%Carries out daily plan of care including all aspects of basic daily living and personal care needs.Executes daily activities for residents as scheduled.Serves and assists residents with meals.Provides medication reminders to residents as permitted under Ohio law.Knows location of assigned residents within the community at all times.Listens and responds to the needs of residents and staff members.Monitors residents’ general medical condition and reports changes to Charge Nurses.Administration and Reporting - 15%Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.Informs Charge Nurse of supply and equipment needs.Willingly and consistently shares opinions and observations of departmental operations with Charge Nurse.Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.Operations Management - 5%Completes routine light housekeeping and laundry tasks for the unit, such as emptying wastebaskets, cleaning tables after meals, etc. and reports any hazardous conditions to the Charge Nurse.Follows established infection control and standard precaution policies, fire and safety policies, and practices good body mechanics.All other duties as assigned.QualificationsEducationHigh school diploma or equivalent required.ExperienceExperience in a long-term care or other related healthcare setting preferred.Other RequirementsMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.Working Conditions and Special RequirementsSitting - Up to 8 hours/dayStanding - Up to 8 hours/dayWalking - Up to 8 hours/dayLifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 poundsWork weekends, evenings, and holidays - As scheduledSubject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts - Work daySubject to residents/patients with various disease processes - DailyMay be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work dayRisk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I