Resident Support Specialist

Blanchard Valley Health System; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard Valley Health System in Findlay, Ohio, seeks a patient care assistant to support residents without providing hands-on care. The role focuses on rounds, basic needs, and ensuring a safe environment.

Responsibilities include meal assistance, call-light response, and support for Activity/Adult Day departments. Prior experience with the elderly is preferred. This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to age-related needs and understand growth across the lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Make regular rounds and assist with basic resident needs (water, mobility, items).
• Assist residents with meals and provide in-between nourishment without hands-on care; pass trays and observe dining.
• Respond to call lights and promptly alert nurse aide or nurse when needed.
• Collect and bag soiled linen, deliver to laundry, obtain clean linens and supplies, empty trash, make beds.
• Keep area clean, orderly, and free of trip hazards.
• Assist with the Activity and Adult Day departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive service-oriented

Job description

Blanchard Valley Health System in Findlay, Ohio, seeks a patient care assistant to support residents without providing hands-on care. The role focuses on rounds, basic needs, and ensuring a safe environment.

Responsibilities include meal assistance, call-light response, and support for Activity/Adult Day departments. Prior experience with the elderly is preferred. This is an on-site position.