Resident Care Assistant – Flexible Day Shifts & PRN

Avera Health; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera Health invites applications for a Resident Assistant at Avera Maryhouse in Pierre, SD. This PRN role includes assisting residents with meals, meds, housekeeping, and daily living, while respecting privacy and property. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for quality care.

Shifts are varied with day hours and rotating weekends/holidays; compensation ranges from $17.50 to $21.50 per hour, depending on experience. Join a compassionate team advancing patient care forward.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and hear and distinguish speech.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists the resident with all facets of daily living including meals, medications, housekeeping and laundry.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists residents to activities, assist with or direct activities.
• Follows proper procedure for reporting equipment that is in need of repair.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Promote Avera’s mission and CARE values within the team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Avera Health invites applications for a Resident Assistant at Avera Maryhouse in Pierre, SD. This PRN role includes assisting residents with meals, meds, housekeeping, and daily living, while respecting privacy and property. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for quality care.

Shifts are varied with day hours and rotating weekends/holidays; compensation ranges from $17.50 to $21.50 per hour, depending on experience. Join a compassionate team advancing patient care forward.