Resident Assistant - 3rd Shift / Full Time

Provision Living Senior Communities; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Provision Living Senior Communities is looking for a dedicated Resident Assistant for the 3rd Shift. This role involves supporting older adults with daily activities while fostering independence and respect. Ideal candidates will have a passion for senior care and will be responsible for ensuring residents' well-being and comfort in a loving environment.

Qualifications

• CNA and First Aid certification preferred.
• 0-2 years of previous work experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities like bathing and dressing.
• Respond promptly to residents' needs using the Emergency Call System.
• Help with housekeeping and meal service as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Resident Assistant - 3rd Shift / Full Time

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Description

Provision Living is seeking a reliable, supportive, and caring individual for the position of resident assistant. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with older adults in an environment that truly exemplifies a culture of care and support.

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Provision Living is seeking a reliable, supportive, and caring individual for the position of resident assistant. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with older adults in an environment that truly exemplifies a culture of care and support.

Resident Assistant Job Description

Job Title: Resident Assistant

Reports to: Director of Nursing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

As a Resident Assistant, you will provide support and care to the residents in activities of daily living, fostering independence, promoting individuality, while respecting and protecting each resident's right to privacy in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. Also, you will support the team in optimizing each resident's well-being and overall experience.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Support, encourage and assist residents with activities of daily living, to include bathing support, medication reminders, assistance with clothing and other needs as appropriate
• Escort residents to the dining room and other activity events as needed
• Respond promptly to the Emergency Call System to assist residents with their needs
• Report to Management any deviations or changes observed in resident
• Deliver meal trays to apartments of residents upon request
• Assist with housekeeping which includes cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and laundry duties
• Assist with meal service, including the serving of meals to residents in the dining room, as well as clean up duties including washing dishes, mopping floors, etc.
• Cross train and share in duties as needed in all areas including visitor tours, answering phones, helping with activities, etc.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Skills/Experience

• CNA and First Aid certification preferred
• 0-2 years of previous work experience
• Clearly communicate with residents, employees, resident families and visitors
• Read and interpret general directives
• Effectively respond to questions from employees, managers, clients, customers and public
• Organize work among fellow employees to ensure that all work is complete
• Read proper dosage measure amounts
• Identify problems and use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Maintain and promote a good working relationship with staff, families and residents is essential
• Exhibit and promote a high level of customer service and hospitality towards and among all residents, employees, visitors and the community
  
  

Travel

Travel is not required.

Physical Demands

To excel in this role, it is crucial for the employee to be prepared for the possibility of working with residents who may exhibit disruptive behaviors, including verbal or physical contact issues. The physical demands outlined below are indicative of those essential for job performance, and reasonable accommodations can be arranged to facilitate individuals with disabilities in carrying out these vital functions. In the course of performing job duties, the employee will routinely engage in activities such as sitting, standing, walking, using hands to handle and feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing. Additionally, there may be occasional requirements for crouching and lifting items weighing up to 50lbs. The employee's specific vision abilities should encompass the capacity to see both near and far distances.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

EEO/AA

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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