Resident Assistant (RA)-Memory Care-FT- Evening

Vista Prairie Communities; Spirit Lake (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Prairie Communities is seeking a full-time Resident Assistant for their memory care facility in Spirit Lake, Iowa. The ideal candidate will assist residents with personal care tasks while ensuring their well-being and comfort.

This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma, a desire to work with the elderly, and strong interpersonal skills. The role includes daily interactions with residents, helping them with hygiene, mobility, and participation in social activities.

Qualifications

• Training in health-related disciplines and/or experience preferred.
• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• Must receive a 'not disqualified' criminal background result.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily care and personal hygiene.
• Report changes in residents’ conditions to RN.
• Transport residents to appointments and activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper care of residents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Tactfulness

Desire to work with aged and handicapped persons

Education

High School education or GED

Job description

Resident Assistant (RA)-Memory Care-FT- Evening

Full-time

Vista Prairie Communities is a fast‑paced and quickly‑growing nonprofit senior housing and health care corporation that uses affiliated organizations to serve persons of diverse incomes by providing nurturing and homelike properties in the lifelong communities of its residents. We engage staff, residents, the local community and service providers to create the quality of life we all hope to experience.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

• Report all accidents and incidents you observe or that may be communicated to you and complete required documentation.
• Report all changes in residents’ condition to the RN as soon as practical.

Personal Care Functions

• Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care, dressing/undressing, and hair care as necessary.
• Change all soiled linens and wash immediately.
• Assist with bowel and bladder functions, and clean up occasional incontinence accidents as necessary. Remove and properly dispose of all soiled diapers and pads immediately.
• Assist residents with preparing for medical tests and doctor appointments as necessary. This includes proper completion of physician visit forms.
• Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs as necessary.
• Follow established policies and procedures concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Assist in transporting residents to/from appointments, activities, and social programs as necessary.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, showers, etc. as necessary.
• Assist residents in walking with or without self‑help devices as instructed.
• Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met.
• Observe and report any changes in resident condition (including appetite, skin conditions, mental status, etc.) to the RN.

Education and Experience

• High School education or GED.
• Training in health related disciplines and/or experience preferred.

Specific Requirements

• Working knowledge of state, federal and local regulations.
• Must receive a "not disqualified" criminal background result from Department of Human Services and may not be on the OIG exclusions list.
• Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age.

Required Skills and Abilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Must possess a desire to work with aged, infirm, and handicapped persons.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people, dementia residents and occasionally challenging behaviors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to connect and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to prioritize, organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions, when necessary.

Vista Prairie Communities is an equal opportunity employer.