Residential Assistant — Compassionate Resident Care

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, eye, and prescription

403(b) plan

Professional Development Scholarship $

Student Loan Forgiveness up to $2,500

Paid Time Off immediately

Paid Holidays (7 holidays)

Longevity bonus after 2 years

Employee discounts at local businesses

Job summary

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Inc. is seeking a Residential Assistant (RA) to care for residents in its assisted living facilities under nursing supervision. The RA focuses on high-quality, compassionate, timely personal care and supports daily living activities.

The role includes responding to signals, assisting with meals and medications, helping with laundry, and maintaining a safe, clean resident environment as part of a broader care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine residents' needs.
• Assists residents with specific needs involving their activities of daily living.
• Assists residents with laundry.
• Oversees residents' meal preparation in their rooms.
• Assists residents with self-administration of medications.
• Changes bed linens, runs errands, directs visitors, and answers the telephone.
• Maintains physical environment in a clean, safe, and pleasant manner.
• Performs other related activities as assigned or requested.

Education

High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Inc. is seeking a Residential Assistant (RA) to care for residents in its assisted living facilities under nursing supervision. The RA focuses on high-quality, compassionate, timely personal care and supports daily living activities.

The role includes responding to signals, assisting with meals and medications, helping with laundry, and maintaining a safe, clean resident environment as part of a broader care team.