Resident Assistant

Ohio Living; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant to join their team. In this vital role, you will provide essential personal care and support to residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, meal service, and maintaining accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents while adhering to safety and care standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, all while working in a supportive and caring environment that values integrity and innovation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience in healthcare preferred.
• Must read, write, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Maintain accurate records and inform Charge Nurse of needs.
• Complete light housekeeping and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Personal Care

Customer Service

Communication

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computer Documentation

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Our 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 Tasks

Care and Customer Management - 80%

1. Carries out daily plan of care including all aspects of basic daily living and personal care needs.
2. Executes daily activities for residents as scheduled.
3. Serves and assists residents with meals.
4. Provides medication reminders to residents as permitted under Ohio law.
5. Knows location of assigned residents within the community at all times.
6. Listens and responds to the needs of residents and staff members.
7. Monitors residents’ general medical condition and reports changes to Charge Nurses.

Administration and Reporting - 15%

1. 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.
2. Informs Charge Nurse of supply and equipment needs.
3. Willingly and consistently shares opinions and observations of departmental operations with Charge Nurse.
4. Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.

Operations Management - 5%

1. 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.
2. Follows established infection control and standard precaution policies, fire and safety policies, and practices good body mechanics.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Experience in a long-term care or other related healthcare setting preferred.

Other Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

1. Sitting - Up to 8 hours/day
2. Standing - Up to 8 hours/day
3. Walking - Up to 8 hours/day
4. Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds
5. Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts - Work day
6. Subject to residents/patients with various disease processes - Daily
7. May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day
8. Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I

About Ohio Living

Across our 11 life plan communities, we offer a range of options from independent living apartments and villas to specialized memory care and everything in between. Whether it's a helping hand or skilled nursing care, we're here to provide support at every stage of life's journey.

But our commitment doesn't stop at our doorstep. Between Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice and Ohio Living Palliative Medicine, we extend our care to over 10 million Ohioans in the 43 counties we serve. We also offer provider-owned physician and nurse practitioner services, a Medicare Advantage plan, and pharmacy services — because health and wellness go hand in hand.

The Ohio Living Foundation raises millions of dollars each year to support the people and programs of Ohio Living. From charity care to special programs and beyond, they’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those we serve and ensuring that no one is left behind.

At Ohio Living, our mission is at the heart of all we do. For over 100 years, it has been our promise to care, to support, and to enrich the lives of our residents and communities.