Resident Assistant - Blue Ridge Dover

Inspirit Senior Living; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspirit Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant in Dover, DE. This role involves providing direct care to residents, facilitating their daily living activities, and ensuring their comfort and well-being. Ideal candidates should possess good organizational skills, a caring attitude, and be flexible in their hours.

Qualifications

• Prior long-term care experience preferred (6 months).
• Ability to effectively communicate in the language of the residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Encourage resident participation in exercise and community activities.
• Report any changes in resident health status to the supervising staff.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Time management skills

Caring attitude

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

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What we Believe:

We are dedicated to honoring the whole person - body, mind, and spirit. Our communities create an experience that draws out each resident's unique gifts. We develop relationships that make a positive impact on the lives of our residents and those that choose to care for them.

Description

What we Believe:

We are dedicated to honoring the whole person - body, mind, and spirit. Our communities create an experience that draws out each resident's unique gifts. We develop relationships that make a positive impact on the lives of our residents and those that choose to care for them.

We believe in Integrity, Compassion, and Love. Where "Living Your Best" becomes a way of life not only for our residents but for our team members.

As a Resident Caregiver your responsibilities include the overall care and wellbeing of each resident.

Must have an overall understanding of the operations of the Assisted Living Community including regulatory compliance as it relates to your position. Must demonstrate a passion for working with seniors and lead by example as team member.

Essential Responsibilities Resident Care/Direct Care

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, eating/feeding, toileting, transferring, and ambulation.
• Actively encourage resident participation in exercise programming and Community activities.
• Provide assistance to residents participating in exercise programming and other activity programs.
• Participate in setting up of the dining room as directed, serve meals to residents, and assist residents during mealtime as necessary.
• Assist with cleaning of dining rooms as assigned.
• Practice safety procedures and comply with established reporting of accidents and injuries to Resident Wellness Director, Resident Care Director, Wellness Nurse, or designee.
• Complete all orientation and training requirements as outlined by state regulations and community policies and procedures.
• Report all changes in resident's health status to Resident Wellness Director, Resident Care Director, Wellness Nurse or designee.
• Maintain current local and state certification, if applicable.
• Attend to other duties as requested by the supervisor.
  
  

Facilitate Communication

• Review and documents in the Daily Log routinely/daily.
  
  

Administrative

• Document and/or complete assignments as scheduled.
• Document in Resident Service Book and/or other appropriate areas routinely/daily.
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications Education:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred. Experience: Six (6) months prior long-term care experience preferred.

Testing: Pre-placement drug test and criminal background check.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Good organizational and time management skills. Exhibits a caring and compassionate attitude while articulating true concern for people. Able to work flexible hours and be available to respond during off-duty hours to community problems and emergencies. Possess good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Possess the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in the language of the residents.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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