Resident Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC)

sanford; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Direct access to earnings daily

Shift Differential

Flexible Scheduling Options Available

Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment

Salary Increases

Referral Bonuses

Advancement Opportunities

Compassionate Leave

Education Assistance

Scholarships and Sponsorships

Continuing Education

Years of Service Recognition Program

20% childcare discount for Our Little村

20% childcare discount for Our Little村

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking caregivers to assist residents in the Good Samaritan Society location. The role involves evening duties and 15 scheduled hours weekly, providing compassionate support and ensuring safety and comfort for residents.

You will help with daily activities, meals, and social interaction while maintaining residents' dignity and privacy, under location standards and care plans.

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

Responsibilities

• Helps residents with outerwear or shoes as needed.
• Assists residents by passing snacks and trays, pouring beverages as needed, and maintaining pleasant dining atmosphere.
• 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.

Job description

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:

Evening (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

15

Compensation:

Starting Rate: $16.00 - $22.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Our staff is compassionate and dedicated to the residents. The Good Samaritan Society is proud to be one of the largest non-profit providers of senior services in the US.

Since our founding in 1922, we have been driven by our mission and belief. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and compassion.

Some of the benefits to working at Good Samaritan Society are

• Competitive Compensation
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Shift Differential
• Flexible Scheduling Options Available
• Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
• Salary Increases
• Referral Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• Compassionate Leave
• Education Assistance
• Scholarships and Sponsorships
• Continuing Education
• Years of Service Recognition Program
• 20% childcare discount for Our Little Village childcare center

Summary

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.

Job Description

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.

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