Resident Assistant 7a-3p

NHC HealthCare, Charleston; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Time Off

Holiday Incentive Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Uniforms

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

The Palmettos of Bluffton is seeking a caring Resident Assistant to provide direct support to residents under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. We offer a fun, team-focused environment where compassion, teamwork, and resident dignity come first.

The role includes assisting with personal care, maintaining rooms, helping with ambulation, taking vital signs, and reporting changes to the Charge Nurse. Flexible schedule and a path for advancement are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in senior care, healthcare, customer service, or social work preferred.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Experience with older adults preferred.
• Flexible schedule required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral care.
• Change linens and maintain clean, organized resident rooms.
• Assist with ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Take and record vital signs, weights, and intake/output.
• Observe and report changes in condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Support resident choice and independence.
• Assist with meals, hydration, and transporting residents to the dining room.
• Maintain housekeeping and basic infection-control standards.
• Answer call lights promptly and provide daily support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Flexibility

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Resident Assistant to Med Tech

Schedule: Full Time, 7a–3p

Join Our Team

The Palmettos of Bluffton is seeking a caring Resident Assistant to provide direct support to residents under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. We offer a fun, team-focused environment where compassion, teamwork, and resident dignity come first.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral care
• Change linens and maintain clean, organized resident rooms
• Assist with ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics
• Take and record vital signs, weights, and intake/output
• Observe and report changes in condition to the Charge Nurse
• Support resident choice and independence
• Assist with meals, hydration, and transporting residents to the dining room
• Maintain housekeeping and basic infection-control standards
• Answer call lights promptly and provide daily support

Why NHC?

As part of the NHC family, we offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and growth, along with competitive compensation and performance-based increases.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in senior care, healthcare, customer service, or social work preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with older adults preferred
• Flexible schedule required

Benefits

Earned Time Off

• Holiday Incentive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Flex Spending
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Flexible Scheduling
• Uniforms
• Advancement Opportunities

Location

The Palmettos of Bluffton
3035 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC 29909

If you share NHC’s values of honesty and integrity, apply today!

Learn more at nhccare.com/locations/palmettos-bluffton/

EOE