Resident Assistant (RA) | Long Term Care | PRN

Avera St. Mary's; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera St. Mary's seeks a PRN Resident Assistant to support residents with daily living activities, meals, medications, housekeeping and laundry per care plans. You will work on varied shifts in a multidisciplinary team and assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.

You will report changes in residents’ conditions, respond to call lights, help with activities and maintain a clean, safe environment while upholding compassion and dignity for each resident.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with daily living, meals, medications, housekeeping and laundry per care plan.
• Respects residents' valuables and personal property, including dentures, glasses/contact lenses and hearing aids.
• Reports changes observed in residents’ condition or behavior to the team.
• Answers call lights, anticipates needs and completes frequent rounds.
• Prepares rooms and belongings for admission, transfer and discharge.
• Maintains clean, sanitary environments and reports equipment in need of repair.
• Assists residents with activities or directs activities as needed.
• Keeps areas clean and stocked with supplies; replenishes gloves, soap and towels.
• Prepares dining room for meals and serves meals with attention to sanitation and temperature.
• Notes diet extensions when preparing special diets and reports food quality concerns.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Location:Avera MaryhouseWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$17.50 - $21.50Position HighlightsVaried shifts as needed; PRNYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewThe Resident Assistant is accountable for assisting with personal care to residents in accordance with their care plan. Performs scheduled activity. Performs housekeeping duties to maintain a sanitary, orderly and attractive environment.What you will doAssists the resident with all facets of daily living including meals, medications, housekeeping and laundry.Respects residents’ valuables and personal property, including but not limited to clothing, dentures, glasses/contact lenses, hearing aids, and prosthetic devices.Reports any changes observed in residents’ condition or behavior.Answers call lights, anticipates resident needs, and completes frequent rounding. Prepares residents’ rooms and their belongings for admission, transfer, and discharge.Follows proper procedures for linen changes, soiled laundry, cleaning of furniture, equipment, and utensils. Follows proper procedure for reporting equipment that is in need of repair.Assists residents to activities, assist with or direct activities.Keeps work environment clean and tidy, including resident rooms, kitchen, utility rooms, staff lounge, refrigerators and storage areas. Replenish supplies in each area as needed; gloves, soap, paper towels and kitchen supplies.Prepares dining room for meals. Is familiar with the diet extensions when preparing special diets. Courteously serves meals with attention to eye appeal, sanitation, and temperature. Follows sanitary food handler techniques. Reports poor quality or unsafe food so it is not served.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:High School or GED EquivalentExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].