Resident Support Assistant, PT

John Knox Village Limited; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in assisted living is seeking a Resident Support Assistant to provide essential support to nursing staff and residents. The role involves assisting with daily activities, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong time management and problem-solving skills, along with a high school diploma or GED. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to work independently in various client settings.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Assists Team Leader/Charge Nurse and CNA in patient care.
• Checks on residents and reports information.
• Transports residents and assists with activities.

Skills

Time Management

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Telephone Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lee's Summit
400 NW Murray Rd
Lee's Summit, MO 64081, USA

Lee's Summit
400 NW Murray Rd
Lee's Summit, MO 64081, USA

The Resident Support Assistant is responsible to provide assistance to a Team Leader/Charge Nurse and CNA under the supervision of a Team Leader/Charge Nurse. Follows established facility policies and procedures while assisting other facility personnel. Supportive of Village mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Acquires supplies, linens as needed. Distributes hand and face cloths and basins.
• Checks patient/resident on a routine basis – every hour – and reports resident information to CNA or RN/LPN Charge Nurse.
• Answers call lights in a timely manner to determine patient/resident needs. Request help from CNA as required.
• Passes, prepares, and collects food trays, gives fresh water and ice, assists in record keeping.
• Transports residents by wheelchair to/from dining and activities.
• Coordinates and/or leads activities per activity calendar at Village Assistant Living.
• Runs errands, directs visitors and answers phone.
• Assists patient/resident with brushing/combing hair, cleaning/trimming/painting nails, etc. Ensures patient/resident is clean and dressed appropriately.
• Helps with laundry for the residents, clothing and bedding, as well as towels.
• Utilizes universal precautions and observes all fire/safety policies and procedures.
• Marks personal clothes/items of residents as required.
• Cleans wheelchairs and other items.
• Write letters and opens mail for residents as requested by residents.
• Achieves order and cleanliness in patient/resident room. Changes linens and makes bed. Cleans spills on the floor. Cleans and arranges closet, arranges and straightens room.
• Conforms to all departmental policies/procedures and standards.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• This position requires the level of education typically acquired by a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.

Knowledge and Skills (required unless otherwise noted):

• Must have ability to follow instructions
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Must have multitasking abilities
• Must have telephone skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Must possess problem solving skills
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple sentences, paragraphs and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is done in client home, or wherever client is located. (i.e., assisted living, hospital, nursing facility).
• Travel is required from client to client.
• Associate may have exposure to bodily fluids, or any health condition the client might have.
• Universal precaution must always be followed.
• All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasional maximum lift of 40 lbs from floor to waist; occasional maximum lift of 15 lbs to overhead; occasional maximum lift of 20 lbs from knuckle to shoulder; occasional maximum carry of 38 lbs 15 feet; frequent maximum carry of 5 lbs 100 feet; occasional maximum horizontal push/pull force of 40 lbs; occasional maximum vertical pull force of 10 lbs; occasional maximum grip force of 40 lbs; occasional maximum pinch force of 15 lbs; occasional forward reach; occasional overhead reach; frequent bend; occasional trunk rotation; occasional fine motor coordination; occasional foot coordination; constant balance; constant walk and frequent sit. PDC Level: Medium

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives supervision from designated Nursing or CMT leader.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None

EOE/D/V

Nicotine-Free Workplace

Post-offer background check and medical screening required

Questions can be directed to [e-mail]

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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