Resident Assistant (RA)

Arcadia Care; Galva (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Paid vacations

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Arcadia Care is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide nursing and personal care to residents under the supervision of the Wellness Director. The role emphasizes safeguarding residents’ health and welfare in accordance with facility policies and regulations.

Essential duties include assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, documenting condition changes, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. CPR certification is required or must be obtained before working independently.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Able to work independently.
• Free from communicable diseases/TB.
• Must have CPR certification or be willing to obtain prior to working independently.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing and personal care under supervision.
• Report and record changes in residents’ conditions.
• Keep residents’ areas clean and tidy.
• Ensure work areas are clean and hazard-free.
• Follow facility policies and individual Service Plans.

Skills

Caregiving

Independent work

Communication

Privacy and safety

Education

CPR certification

Job description

Resident Assistant

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Assisted Living (AL) Resident/Tenant Assistant is to provide residents/tenants in the facility with nursing and personal care under the supervision of the Wellness Director, and to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of all residents/tenants of the facility, in accordance with the facility’s established policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations, and the directions your supervisors

Essential Functions

• Carry out assignments for resident/tenant care including (but not limited to): bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, restorative nursing procedures, and retraining.

• Report and record any changes in resident/tenant conditions and needs, i.e., eating habits, behavior, temperature, etc.

• Be responsible for the well-being and nursing care of all residents/tenants assigned while on duty.

• Keep residents’/tenants’ bed, dresser, bathroom, and general living area clean and tidy.

• Assure that work/assignment areas are clean and free of hazardous conditions, i.e. spills, excess laundry carts, baskets, supplies, etc. and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored while working, as well as before leaving such areas for breaks, mealtimes, and end of the workday.

• Maintain the confidentiality of resident/tenant information and honor his/her personal and property rights.

• Perform tasks as assigned in individual Service Plans.

• Follow facility policies and procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.

• Must be able to work independently.

• Must be free from communicable diseases/Tuberculosis.

• Must have proof of Certification of Pulmonary Resuscitation or be willing to obtain prior to working independently in the facility.

• Must demonstrate the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must demonstrate the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

• Must demonstrate the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.

• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of resident care areas and equipment for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.

Benefits Offered:

• Extremely low-cost Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more

• $25,000 Company Paid Life Insurance – at no cost to you

• Daily Pay - get your money when you want

• Paid Vacations - rolls over each year

• Paid Sick Time

• Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement – we will pay for CNA and Nursing School

• Daily, Weekly, Monthly Employee Appreciation Events

• Birthday, Anniversary Celebrations

• Full-time, Part-time, PRN available

• Free Employee Assistance Programs - professional support & guidance on family, money, health, legal services and more

• Huge Discounts at all major retailers (Walmart, Costco, etc.) at no cost to you

• Virtual Visits with Doctors 24/7, without setting up additional accounts or appointments

• Paid Break Time for Nursing Mothers

• Time Off to Vote

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