Resident Assistant - Full-time Swing

Mennonite Village; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

On-site fitness center

Dining discount

Job summary

Mennonite Village is seeking a Full Time Resident Assistant to support residents with daily living activities, monitor health status, and maintain careful documentation for a compassionate, safe living environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, dressing, bathing, and feeding, while upholding residents' rights. You will respond to call lights, monitor safety devices, and help residents engage in activities with empathy and respect.

Qualifications

• Compassionate bedside care and empathy for residents.
• Ability to accurately document activities and health status.
• Commitment to residents' rights and dignity.
• Must have first aid certification and food handler's card within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Follow resident service plans and provide daily living assistance (ADLs).
• Perform hygiene care: skin, nails, hair, eyes, ears, mouth, and face.
• Assist with dressing, bathing, toileting, and grooming as needed.
• Respond to call lights promptly and monitor safety devices.
• Document health status changes and communicate with nurse or team leader.
• Provide emotional support and encourage resident participation in activities.

Skills

Compassionate bedside manner

Empathy toward residents

Accurate documentation

Resident safety orientation

Education

First aid certification

Food handler's card

Heimlich Maneuver training

Job description

Join Our Team as a Full Time Resident Assistant!

As a caregiver at Mennonite village, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents through compassionate care and professionalism. Responsibilities include assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADL), monitoring their health status, maintaining accurate documentation, promoting participation in activities, and ensuring safety during care procedures.

Current openings include Days, Swing.

About Us:

Mennonite Village isn't just a facility; it's a thriving non-profit community that has been a beacon of resident well-being and belonging for over 78 years. Our purpose is simple yet profound: we strive to be a place where residents live their best lives. We believe in fostering an engaging, supportive community that promotes independence and wellness.

What We're Looking For:

• Must have Heimlich Maneuver training.


• Understanding of and commitment to residents rights and dignity.


• First aid certification and Food handler's card within first 120 days of employment.


• Must be 18 years of age or older.


• Compassionate bedside manner and empathy toward residents


• Ability to accurately document activities in writing.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Be knowledgeable and adhere to a resident's service plans.


• Provide hygiene and general care of resident's skin, nails, hair, eyes, ears, mouth, and face.


• Assist resident in performing activities of daily living (ADLs).


• Assists with dressing, bathing, toileting, and grooming as needed.


• Responds to call lights promptly and ensures that call light is within resident's reach.


• Respond in a timely manner to residents wearing safety devices.


• Assist with preparation, serving, set-up, clean-up and feeding meals or snacks to residents.


• Monitor health status of residents and report changes to Team Leader or nurse.


• Offer emotional support and validation for residents.


• Encourages and promotes resident participation in activities.


• Engage with residents by involving them in basic tasks to redirect and manage behaviors.

Perks of the Job:

• Abundant opportunities for continuous professional development and growth.


• Generous paid time off because we believe in work-life balance.


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with affordable premiums.


• Dining Discount at all on campus eateries.


• Complimentary access to our 24/7 on-site fitness center.

Criminal background check is required for new hires. Mennonite Village is a drug-free workplace. In addition, information may be obtained through the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV), court records, and other states' data systems. Fingerprints may be required as part of the check.