Resident Care Assistant: Dignified, Hands-On Support

Trustwell Living, LLC; Hillsboro (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustwell Living, LLC in Ohio seeks a compassionate resident services aide to provide personal services, housekeeping, laundry, meal support and activity assistance, while maintaining dignity and independence for Residents.

Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with ADLs, reporting changes, and supporting a safe, home-like environment; CPR/First Aid certification preferred and English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Adequate and clear English speaking and writing ability; able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Resident.
• Receives and gives report from the previous shift.
• Reviews assignments with Designated Supervisor.
• Reads the staff communication records and maintains familiarity with Resident records as required.
• Assists with orientation of new staff to job responsibilities.
• Assists with instrumental activities of daily living, ADL’s, environmental orientation, assistance with other care while encouraging self-care and independence.
• Assists with setting up, serving meals, and cleaning up afterwards.
• Provides services as indicated on Resident service plans, including bathing, toileting, transfer and mobility assistance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for Residents, staff, and visitors, including housekeeping services for Residents.
• Observes problems, concerns, and issues with Resident units, the building, and the grounds and communicates them appropriately.
• Observes changes in Resident status, needs, or preferences and communicates them appropriately.
• Observes other problems and communicates them appropriately.
• Observes all work, safety, and administrative rules.
• Adheres to all established policies and procedures.
• Records Resident information as required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security, work, safety, and other emergency situations.
• Assists with individual Resident and group social recreational activities.
• Notifies nurse, and/or designated agent(s) of Resident status/change as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English speaking

Education

12+ years education

Job description

Trustwell Living, LLC in Ohio seeks a compassionate resident services aide to provide personal services, housekeeping, laundry, meal support and activity assistance, while maintaining dignity and independence for Residents.

Responsibilities include following care plans, assisting with ADLs, reporting changes, and supporting a safe, home-like environment; CPR/First Aid certification preferred and English proficiency required.