Resident Assistant - Full Time

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Direct access to earnings daily

Flexible Scheduling Options

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Salary Increases

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Scholarships and Sponsorships

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking dedicated staff to provide high-quality care for residents in a safe and compassionate manner, following location standards and individualized care plans. Training may be provided to obtain additional certifications to elevate resident care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, thorough documentation, and respectful communication with residents, families, and staff. Competitive compensation, daily earnings access, flexible scheduling, and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• If working at a facility in which a lift is utilized to move residents, must meet the minimum state age requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.
• Assists residents in dining, grooming, and personal care while maintaining a pleasant dining atmosphere.
• Documents care provided to residents and reports changes in residents' condition to appropriate staff.
• Maintains residents' privacy, dignity and confidentiality of personal information.
• Communicates effectively with residents, families and team members and adheres to safety and infection control procedures.

Skills

Caregiving

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Compensation: Salary Range: $15.75 - $23.75

Union Position: No

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Flexible Scheduling Options Available
• Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Shift Differentials
• Health Savings Account
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Salary Increases
• Referral Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Compassionate Leave
• Education Assistance
• Scholarships and Sponsorships
• Continuing Education
• Years of Service Recognition Program
• Verizon and AT&T Discounts

Job Duties

Provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.

Dependent on the location, participates in structured training sessions to acquire skills to obtain certification to provide a higher level of resident care.

• Helps residents with outerwear or shoes as needed.
• Assures residents' spiritual needs are met by willing and employees (Self or others).
• Assists residents by passing snacks and trays, pouring beverages as needed, and maintaining pleasant dining atmosphere.
• Assists residents in maintaining proper and clean appearance.
• Safeguards residents' property.
• Keeps residents' living areas pleasant and orderly.
• Provides residents with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans.
• Maintains residents' self-esteem, privacy, and confidentiality of personal information.
• Documents care provided to residents.
• Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents' conditions to appropriate staff.
• Works with team members and other staff members in a helpful, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Assists residents in meeting their social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents.
• Responds appropriately to resident requests for help and maintains positive relationships with residents' friends and family members.
• Responds promptly to residents' call lights.
• Assists residents in meeting their social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents.
• Seeks clarification of assignments and asks questions when needed.
• Expresses ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Requests ongoing feedback on task performance.
• Completes documentation as assigned.
• Listens effectively, shares work-related information with appropriate staff members.
• Keeps supervisor informed.
• Maintains safe work practices and follows center/campus safety procedures.
• Follows center/campus infection control procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• If working at a facility in which a lift is utilized to move residents, must meet the minimum state age requirement.

EEO Statement

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

Sanford Health Overview

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies.

The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.

Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care.

As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies.

The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.