Resident Companion PRN

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Resident Companions to provide essential nursing care in a supportive environment. This role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, ensuring their dignity and respect while maintaining a safe and clean atmosphere. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for the elderly. Join a dedicated team where your contributions will make a significant difference in the lives of those you serve.

Qualifications

• Responsible for providing routine nursing care as directed.
• Must maintain 12 contact hours annually.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily living activities for residents.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.
• Assist with dining experiences and activities.

Skills

English Communication

Compassion

Personal Hygiene

Flexibility

Judgment

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Entry The Good Shepherd - Ashland, OH Per Diem None Level Job Location Position Type Education Level

$11.65 - $12.00 Hourly None Any Health Care Salary Range Travel Percentage Job Shift Job Category

Resident Companion

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing routine nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures, and as directed by the Charge Nurse or Wellness Manager, to assure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all areas of resident activities of daily living per standard protocol.


• Ensure residents receive appropriate physician ordered meal trays, snacks, and fluids.


• Provide an environment of acceptance, maintaining the resident's right to dignity and respect.


• Conduct care with respect to all Resident Rights.


• Maintain a clean and safe resident environment.


• Assures facility compliance with all applicable, local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies including Ohio Department of Health and CMS Life Safety regulations, as well as facility policies and procedures.


• Participates, cooperates and communicates with other staff members as needed to ensure smooth, efficient facility operations.


• Attends established meetings and in-services as required or requested.


• Thoroughly clean resident rooms, hallways, common areas and other areas as assigned.


• Maintain resident's laundry practicing proper procedures to prevent or minimize the spread of infection.


• Assist with the dining experience.


• Assist the Life Enrichment Coordinator with activities as needed.


• Maintains a courteous and respectful behavior with residents and their family members, as well as with co-workers and other staff members.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

SUPERVISES: N/A

EDUCATION: High School degree (or equivalent) or Ohio Nursing exam preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Must maintain 12 contact house annually

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.

Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Ability to lift and transfer residents.

Be compassionate, friendly, kind, and understanding of the needs of the elderly.

Make proper judgments.

Possess high degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene.

Be cooperative with supervisors, fellow employees, and other departments.

Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and families.

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a wide range of people.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexibility in managing schedule including weekends and evening hours.


• Valid Ohio driver's license, access to reliable insured transportation and ability to meet LSS insurance standards required

Physical Requirements	Rarely (0-12%)	Occasionally (12-33%)	Frequently (34-66%)	Regularly (67-100%)
Seeing: read reports and use computer	X
Speaking & Hearing: communication with clients and co-workers	X
Standing/Walking	X
Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling	X
Lifting/Pushing/Pulling up to 25 lbs	X
Lifting/Pushing/Pulling 25-50 lbs	X
Lifting/Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs	X
Lifting/Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs	X
Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: write, type, use phones, etc.	X
Sitting for extended periods of time	X

Working Conditions

Normal facility working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.