Resident Service Associate / CHHA - DAYS (Weekend Coverage Only)

Centrastate Healthcare System; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant senior living community as a Resident Service Associate, where you will provide essential support to residents in their daily activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve. You will assist with personal care, meal services, and medication administration, all while fostering a respectful and supportive environment. If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for others and thrive in a collaborative healthcare setting, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your skills and contribute to a compassionate team dedicated to exceptional resident care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred with CNA/CHHA certification.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and meals.
• Provide respectful care and support based on individual needs.
• Administer medications and document accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Professionalism

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medical Administration Record

Job description

Overview

Monmouth Crossing is an award-winning assisted living facility that offers residents the comforts and privacy of home without the responsibilities. This vibrant senior living community has the perfect balance of independence and support. Our residents enjoy an engaging lifestyle, companionship, and the security of knowing that help is available around the clock if needed.

Monmouth Crossing has an employment opportunity available for a Resident Service Associate (RSA). The Resident Service Associate / CHHA assists licensed nursing personnel in providing resident services by assisting residents with daily living activities, assisting with resident meals and maintaining the sanitation of residents' living areas.

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.
• Accurately 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.
• Accurately performs and records blood sugar levels and administers insulin to diabetics as prescribed.
• Administers eye drops, inhalers, nebulizer treatments under direction of the delegated RN.
• Applies patches as prescribed by physicians.
• Demonstrates the capability to understand the medication actions of each drug being administered including potentially significant drug interactions, side effects, and potential interactions. Notifies RN immediately for clarification when necessary as mandated by the DOH and Senior Services.
• Does vital signs as ordered by primary care physician.
• Orders and restocks resident prescribed medications as per physician orders.
• Performs daily reconciliation of narcotics with nurses per shift.
• Provides partial and complete care and transfers residents as necessary.
• Under Direction of RN, administers prescribed medications to residents and documents in the medical administration record.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous experience preferred
• CNA/New Jersey required OR
• CHHA/New Jersey
• Must obtain BLS certification within 3 months of employment
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team