Resident Assistant- Assisted Living

Sioux Center Health; Hendricks (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendricks Community Hospital Association in Hendricks, MN is seeking a Resident Assistant to support our assisted living residents. Weekend rotations required with every third weekend and holiday coverage.

Starting hourly wage is $19 and depends on experience; shift hours are 9am to 2pm. You will work with the Lifestyle and Wellness Coordinator to create enrichment opportunities, assist with meals and safety checks, maintain cleanliness, and follow infection control and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Geriatric resident care experience preferred.
• Housekeeping and laundry experience preferred.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Ability to plan and prioritize resident needs.
• Work with geriatric tenants and understand their needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organizational and prioritization skills.
• Analytical skills with problem-solving ability.
• Cooperation and teamwork spirit.
• Leadership, initiative and judgment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level of customer service to assisted living tenants.
• Collaborate with Lifestyle and Wellness Coordinator on enrichment activities.
• Assist tenants with needs based on services provided according to facility UDALSA.
• Provide resident safety checks according to facility policy.
• Pickup breakfast trays from resident rooms.
• Assist with meal serving and tray deliveries with dietary staff as needed.
• Clean dining room and process dishes after noon meal.
• Keep facility clean and tidy.
• Maintain infection control practices.
• Know safety and emergency procedures and respect confidentiality.
• Report observations to Clinical Nurse Supervisor.
• Attend in-services and staff meetings.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Complete required education on hire and annually thereafter.

Skills

Geriatric care

Housekeeping

Laundry

Sanitation procedures

Safety procedures

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Job description

Location: Hendricks, MN

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Hendricks Community Hospital Association is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!

Position Highlights

Hendricks Community Hospital Association is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! We are looking for a Resident Assistant to work with our assisted living residents.

Weekend differentials available. Every third weekend and holiday rotation is required

Starting hourly wage is $19 an hour. Rate is based upon experience.

Shift hours are 9am to 2pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience with geriatric resident care preferred.
• Previous experience with housekeeping and laundry tasks preferred.
• Ability to follow sanitation and safety procedures as established by food service standards and the HCHA dietary department.
• Must be able to plan and prioritize resident needs.
• Must be able to work with geriatric tenants and understand their special needs.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Must possess good organizational and prioritization skills.
• Requires analytical skills and the ability to evaluate and solve problems.
• Must exhibit a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.
• Good leadership, initiative, and judgment skills preferred.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Supports a high level of customer service to the assisted living tenants through communication, attitude, responsiveness and engagement.
• Work closely with the Lifestyle and Wellness Coordinator on enrichment opportunities for residents.
• Assists the assisted living tenants with needs based on services provided according to the facility Universal Disclosure of Assisted Living Services and Amenities (UDALSA).
• Provides resident safety checks according to current facility policy.
• Pick up breakfast trays from resident rooms.
• Assist with meal serving and room tray deliveries as needed in collaboration with the dietary department.
• Clean the dining room and process the dishes following the noon meal.
• Keep facility clean and tidy.
• Maintains knowledge and practices infection control procedures.
• Knows safety and emergency procedures such as fire, tornado, disaster, etc. Respects resident confidentiality.
• Reports pertinent observations and significant changes in tenant’s condition to the Clinical Nurse Supervisor.
• Attends in-services and staff meetings.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Complete all required education upon hire and annually thereafter.