Resident Assistant- Assisted Living

Job description

Location:
Hendricks, MN
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)
Hendricks Community Hospital Association is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!
Position Highlights
Hendricks Community Hospital Association is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! We are looking for a Resident Assistant to work with our assisted living residents.
Weekend differentials available. Every third weekend and holiday rotation is required
Starting hourly wage is $19 an hour. Rate is based upon experience.
Shift hours are 9am to 2pm
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous experience with geriatric resident care preferred.
• Previous experience with housekeeping and laundry tasks preferred.
• Ability to follow sanitation and safety procedures as established by food service standards and the HCHA dietary department.
• Must be able to plan and prioritize resident needs.
• Must be able to work with geriatric tenants and understand their special needs.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Must possess good organizational and prioritization skills.
• Requires analytical skills and the ability to evaluate and solve problems.
• Must exhibit a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.
• Good leadership, initiative, and judgment skills preferred.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
• Supports a high level of customer service to the assisted living tenants through communication, attitude, responsiveness and engagement.
• Work closely with the Lifestyle and Wellness Coordinator on enrichment opportunities for residents.
• Assists the assisted living tenants with needs based on services provided according to the facility Universal Disclosure of Assisted Living Services and Amenities (UDALSA).
• Provides resident safety checks according to current facility policy.
• Pick up breakfast trays from resident rooms.
• Assist with meal serving and room tray deliveries as needed in collaboration with the dietary department.
• Clean the dining room and process the dishes following the noon meal.
• Keep facility clean and tidy.
• Maintains knowledge and practices infection control procedures.
• Knows safety and emergency procedures such as fire, tornado, disaster, etc. Respects resident confidentiality.
• Reports pertinent observations and significant changes in tenant’s condition to the Clinical Nurse Supervisor.
• Attends in-services and staff meetings.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Complete all required education upon hire and annually thereafter.