Resident Assistant - Full-Time (7pm-7am)

National Church Residences; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

National Church Residences is seeking a Resident Assistant in a Senior Living setting. You will provide direct care, support residents with daily living activities, and assist nursing staff with routines and documentation.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, basic Windows/MS Office literacy, and a high school diploma or GED. CNAs are welcome but not required; the role emphasizes compassionate resident support and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred or currently enrolled in a program to achieve preferred education.
• Two to four years preferred.
• Must have good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• STNA/CNA license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents including activities of daily living as needed.
• Assist with vitals, weights, and documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and assist with admissions and training of new staff.
• Report changes to charge nurse; follow infection control procedures.
• Assist with meals and dining activities; document intake.
• Respect resident rights and confidentiality; support restorative nursing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Tech literacy (Windows, MS Office)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title

Resident Assistant

Division

Senior Living

Status

Non-Exempt

Reports to

Charge Nurse

Purpose

According to the prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable federal, state and local regulations and reporting to the Charge Nurse, the purpose of this position is to provide direct care to the residents, assumes the responsibility for assisting the residents with the numerous activities of daily living while encouraging and guiding them to maintain or reach the highest level of function in accordance with facility policies and procedures and report the needs and concerns to the supervisor on duty.

Essential Functions

Performs/assists with all resident direct care needs and comforts of daily living as needed. Including but not limited to: Lifting, turning, positioning, transporting; bathing, dressing functions, oral hygiene and grooming; answering and responding to call lights in a timely and professional manner; providing restorative care including but not limited to range of motion, ambulation, and bowel and bladder training. Communicates professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing. Follows written and verbal directions. Provides exemplary customer service to residents, peers, families, managers, and visitors. Reports any changes in physical or mental conditions on a timely basis.

Assists nurses with assigned tasks, including but not limited to: Measuring and recording vitals; gathering weights, measures and other documentation on the residents; making beds, cleaning closets, organizing and ensuring cleanliness of resident living areas; assisting with new admissions as assigned; assisting in the training and orientation of new staff as assigned. Adheres to the guidelines as outlined in the Resident Rights documentation. Knows resident rights and helps the residents exercise and/or protect their rights. Reports resident complaints to charge nurse or supervisory in charge, maintains confidentiality. Documents resident information timely, accurately and confidentially according to the procedures set forth in the electronic medical record system. Adheres to all policies and procedures as outlined under the Safety & Compliance policies and procedures. Demonstrates proper use of equipment. Reports equipment needs or repairs. Practices universal precautions. Uses protective equipment, follows infection control protocol standards, policies and procedures. Performs food service functions to include: Preparing residents for meals, serving food, assisting with eating, after meal care, passing snacks and fresh water/ice; recording food/fluid intake, noting changes of eating habits and appropriately reporting. Provides all additional resident care needs and comforts of daily living. Including but not limited to: Maintaining cleanliness of resident’s room to include daily cleaning, deep cleaning as required, and discharge cleaning; providing for and engages in activities of interest to resident; providing restorative nursing programs necessary to maintain ADLs.

Expectations

Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, provides leadership as a role model to promote a team approach, collaborates and participates in policy creation and appropriate problem-solving methods. Must adhere to all policies, procedures, terms and conditions set forth in the National Church Residences’ Employee Information Guide (EIG), the Code of Conduct, as well as any facility handbook, including but not limited to, corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state, local regulations and laws. With respect to Resident Rights, ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity for the residents/clients, their families and the staff. Reports all complaints made by residents/clients and/or families to the appropriate supervisors, reports all allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds/resident property and/or any other corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state and local regulations and laws. Completes all annual education requirements timely, including but not limited to Compliance, Privacy, Security and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in the performance of their duties. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred or currently enrolled in a program to achieve preferred education.

Experience

Two to four years preferred.

Mental

Must have good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English.

Skills

Must have working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and World Wide Web.

Travel

N/A

STNA/CNA license preferred

but not required

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About National Church Residences

National Church Residences serves more than 46,000 seniors through our array of housing and health care services. Our organization is driven by a vision to advance better living for 100,000 seniors by 2030, wherever they call home. With more than 360 communities across the U.S., we are the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of affordable senior housing and the largest manager of service coordinators. We also offer residential senior communities, home and community-based services, as well as permanent supportive housing for the formerly homeless and disabled. National Church Residences believes in finding, recruiting, developing, and rewarding talent. We hire people with the greatest potential and then we give them the resources they need to do their best work and grow. Our employees care about each other and they enjoy working in an environment that encourages their performance at the highest levels.

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