Resident Assistant: PRN Only

Provision Living, LLC; Sappington (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Provision Living, LLC in Missouri seeks a Resident Assistant to support residents with daily living, promote independence and privacy, and help create a culture of care.

The role emphasizes compassionate interaction, adherence to regulations, teamwork with the nursing staff, and flexible duties spanning dining, activities, and personal care.

Qualifications

• CNA and First Aid certification preferred.
• 0-2 years of previous work experience.
• Clearly communicate with residents, employees, resident families and visitors.
• Read and interpret general directives.
• Effectively respond to questions from employees, managers, clients, customers and public.
• Organize work among fellow employees to ensure that all work is complete.
• Read proper dosage measure amounts.
• Identify problems and use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Maintain and promote a good working relationship with staff, families and residents is essential.
• Exhibit and promote a high level of customer service and hospitality towards and among all residents, employees, visitors and the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing support and medication reminders.
• Escort residents to dining and activity events.
• Respond promptly to the Emergency Call System.
• Report deviations or changes observed in residents to management.
• Deliver meal trays to apartments upon request.
• Assist with housekeeping and laundry duties in resident apartments and common areas.
• Assist with meal service in dining room and clean-up tasks.
• Cross train and share duties in all areas as needed.

Skills

CNA certification

First Aid certification

Clear communication

Organize workload

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Provision Living is seeking a reliable, supportive, and caring individual for the position of resident assistant. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with older adults in an environment that truly exemplifies a culture of care and support.

Resident Assistant Job Description

Job Title

Job Title: Resident Assistant

Reports to

Reports to: Director of Nursing

FLSA Status

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

As a Resident Assistant, you will provide support and care to the residents in activities of daily living, fostering independence, promoting individuality, while respecting and protecting each resident’s right to privacy in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. Also, you will support the team in optimizing each resident’s well-being and overall experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following

• Support, encourage and assist residents with activities of daily living, to include bathing support, medication reminders, assistance with clothing and other needs as appropriate
• Escort residents to the dining room and other activity events as needed
• Respond promptly to the Emergency Call System to assist residents with their needs
• Report to Management any deviations or changes observed in resident
• Deliver meal trays to apartments of residents upon request
• Assist with housekeeping which includes cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and laundry duties
• Assist with meal service, including the serving of meals to residents in the dining room, as well as clean up duties including washing dishes, mopping floors, etc.
• Cross train and share in duties as needed in all areas including visitor tours, answering phones, helping with activities, etc.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Skills/Experience

• CNA and First Aid certification preferred
• 0-2 years of previous work experience
• Clearly communicate with residents, employees, resident families and visitors
• Read and interpret general directives
• Effectively respond to questions from employees, managers, clients, customers and public
• Organize work among fellow employees to ensure that all work is complete
• Read proper dosage measure amounts
• Identify problems and use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Maintain and promote a good working relationship with staff, families and residents is essential
• Exhibit and promote a high level of customer service and hospitality towards and among all residents, employees, visitors and the community

Travel

Travel is not required.

Physical Demands

To excel in this role, it is crucial for the employee to be prepared for the possibility of working with residents who may exhibit disruptive behaviors, including verbal or physical contact issues. The physical demands outlined below are indicative of those essential for job performance, and reasonable accommodations can be arranged to facilitate individuals with disabilities in carrying out these vital functions. In the course of performing job duties, the employee will routinely engage in activities such as sitting, standing, walking, using hands to handle and feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing. Additionally, there may be occasional requirements for crouching and lifting items weighing up to 50lbs. The employee's specific vision abilities should encompass the capacity to see both near and far distances.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

EEO/AA

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