Resident Assistant - Part Time Midnights

Gilbertresidence; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Gilbert Residence is seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant to join our team on a part-time midnight shift (11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.). You will provide basic resident care under supervision, assist with daily living activities, and support housekeeping in the assisted living unit.

Responsibilities include helping residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, mobility aid, charting, and promoting safety and rights. Excellent communication and customer service skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate (preferred).
• 1+ years of experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Ability to understand and take directions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, toileting, and grooming.
• Assist residents with use of walkers, wheelchairs, and canes.
• Measure intake and output.
• Perform range of motion exercises.
• Practice standard precautions and special isolation techniques.
• Report any changes with residents or important information to supervisor.
• Promote resident safety and rights.
• Practice effective communication techniques with residents, visitors and co-workers.
• Participate in training activities.
• Charting.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Graduate (preferred)

Job description

Part Time

Midnight Shift (11:00p-7:00a)

The Gilbert Residence provides basic nursing care to 32 residents. Supportive Living, Assisted Living and Specialized Dementia care to 58 residents. We carry a long tradition of excellence by providing compassionate and dignified care.

The Resident Assistant provides basic resident care under the supervision of a Med-Tech. They would assist with activities of daily living and assist in the housekeeping of the assisted living unit. Such care shall be directed to restoring and maintaining a Resident optimum level of independence, particularly with activities of daily living and social interactions.

DUTIES

• Assist residents with bathing, toileting, and grooming
• Assist residents with use of walkers, wheelchairs, and canes
• Measure intake and output
• Perform range of motion exercises
• Practice standard precautions and special isolation techniques
• Report any changes with residents or important information to supervisor
• Promote resident safety and rights
• Practice effective communication techniques with residents, visitors and co-workers
• Participate in training activities
• Charting

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate (preferred)
• One (1) plus years of experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to understand/take directions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Positive attitude
• Able to work without supervision
• Must be reliable
• Must be available every other weekend