Resident Service Associate

CentraState Healthcare System; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Well-Being Rewards

EAP

Retirement Plan

Job summary

CentraState Healthcare System is seeking a Resident Service Associate (RSA) at Monmouth Crossing in Freehold, NJ to support licensed nursing personnel and assist residents with daily living activities, meals, and maintaining a safe, clean living environment.

The RSA will help with self-administration of medications, monitor resident status, and participate in care activities to ensure compassionate, person-centered care for residents across the lifespan.

Qualifications

• NJ CNA or CHHA required.
• CPR certification required within three months of hire.
• Dementia Care Specialist Certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the residents' individual needs.
• Affirms the Resident's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the Residents cared for.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the Residents cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Provides Resident supervision and/or assistance during self-administration of medications and documents accurately.
• Assists in personal resident care and transfers as necessary.
• Performs light housekeeping duties efficiently.
• Reports concerns or a change in resident status to the RN/LPN.
• Assists with resident meal services and participates in the maintenance of the nutritional and hydration needs of the resident.
• Notifies nurse immediately of residents having pain/discomfort.
• Verbalizes understanding that pain management is a priority to Resident and nurse.
• Provides partial and complete care and transfers residents as necessary.

Skills

CNA

CHHA

CPR

Dementia Care Specialist

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Overview

Monmouth Crossing - part of the CentraState Healthcare System- is an award-winning assisted living facility that offers residents the comforts and privacy of home without the responsibilities. For the past seven years, Monmouth Crossing has earned advanced standing distinction from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and the Health Care Association of New Jersey. Our resident and family satisfa ction scores consistently rank in the top 5 percent nationally according to Holleran scores.

Monmouth Crossing has an employment opportunity available for a Resident Service Associate (RSA). The Resident Service Associate supports licensed nursing personnel by assisting residents with daily living activities, helping with meals, and maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of residents’ living areas to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the residents' individual needs.
• Affirms the Resident's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the Residents cared for.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the Residents cared for.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
• Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.
• Provides Resident supervision and/or assistance during self-administration of medications and documents accurately.
• Assists in personal resident care and transfers as necessary.
• Performs light housekeeping duties efficiently.
• Reports concerns or a change in resident status to the RN/LPN.
• Assists with resident meal services and participates in the maintenance of the nutritional and hydration needs of the resident.
• Notifies nurse immediately of residents having pain/discomfort.
• Verbalizes understanding that pain management is a priority to Resident and nurse.
• Provides partial and complete care and transfers residents as necessary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous related experience preferred.
• NJ CNA or CHHA required.
• CPR certification required within three months of hire.
• Dementia Capable Care Specialist Certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $19.50 - $31.20 per hour

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.