Resident Assistant

Company: Provision Living
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: November 19, 2020

Job Description:

Resident Assistant

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

Job Code

964

# of Openings

2

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Job Brief

Resident Care Assistant- Part Time 3rd Shift

Provision Living was created with the sole purpose of providing elders and their families with exceptional assisted living and memory care services. We believe our unique talents fit together to provide extraordinary care.

If you are interested in joining a team of passionate professionals, we are now hiring a Resident Care Assistant to support and care to the residents in activities of daily living, fostering independence, promoting individuality, while respecting and protecting each resident’s right to privacy in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. Also, you will support the team in optimizing each resident’s well-being and overall experience.

Essential Functions:

Support, encourage and assist residents with activities of daily living, to include bathing support, medication reminders, assistance with clothing and other needs as appropriate

Escort residents to the dining room and other activity events as needed

Respond promptly to the Emergency Call System to assist residents with their needs

Report to Management any deviations or changes observed in resident

Deliver meal trays to apartments of residents upon request

Assist with housekeeping which includes cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and laundry duties

Assist with meal service, including the serving of meals to residents in the dining room, as well as clean up duties including washing dishes, mopping floors, etc.

Cross train and share in duties as needed in all areas including visitor tours, answering phones, helping with activities, etc.

Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED preferred

CNA and First Aid certification preferred

0-2 years of previous work experience

Clearly communicate with residents, employees, resident families and visitors in English

Read and interpret general directives

Effectively respond to questions from employees, managers, clients, customers and public

Organize and delegate work among fellow employees to ensure that all work is complete

Read proper dosage measure amounts

Identify problems and use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Possess a general appreciate of seniors and an understanding of the aging process, as well as be aware of its challenge

Maintain and promote a good working relationship with staff, families and residents is essential

Exhibit and promote a high level of customer service and hospitality towards and among all residents, employees, visitors and the community

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift/move up to 50lbs, bend, maintain stationary position, move freely, operate equipment, ascend/descend freely, and position self to reach equipment above or below normal standing height

Benefits & Compensation:

We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, employee assistance program, and employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance.

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