Resident Assistant-PC

Methodist Senior Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Senior Services, Inc. is seeking a Resident Assistant in Personal Care in Tupelo, MS. Duties include non-skilled personal care, ADLs assistance, housekeeping, laundry, meals, and medication management. The role requires weekend 7a-3p shifts and adherence to regulations.

Applicants should have at least 10th grade education or equivalent, be at least 18, and not be listed on the Mississippi Nurses Aide Abuse Registry. On-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Not listed on the Mississippi Nurses Aide Abuse Registry.
• Ability to read, write, and understand verbal and written instructions.
• On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-skilled personal care tasks for residents.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living.
• Housekeeping and laundry support; assist with meals.
• Assist with medication management as assigned.
• Work 7 a.m.–3 p.m. shifts on weekends.

Education

10th grade education or equivalent

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

The duties and responsibilities of the Resident Assistant in Personal Care include performing non-skilled personal care tasks for residents as assigned, in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations and policies and procedures of the company. These responsibilities include but are not limited to assistance with Activities of Daily Living, housekeeping, laundry, serving meals and medication management. This is a 7a- 3pm shift working weekends.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 10th grade education or comparable work experience and work-related education. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have verification that he/she is not listed on the “Mississippi Nurses Aide Abuse Registry” as required by the State of Mississippi Department of Health; ability to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions; must be able to perform skills as learned through continuous on-the-job training.

Reasonable accommodation which does not create undue hardship will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.