Resident Assistant

It is preferred that the Resident Care Assistant be a Certified Nursing Assistant that has successfully completed an approved Certified Nursing Assistant training course and be certified in the state but it is not required. It is required that the Resident Assistant has a minimum educational background of completing the 10th grade. It is preferred that if a Certified Nursing Assistant has a High School diploma or equivalency. It is preferred that the Certified Nursing Assistant holds a current CPR certification.

B. EXPERIENCE

It is preferred that the Resident Assistant has six months experience working in a nursing home, hospital, home health agency or other health care facility.

C. SKILLS REQUIRED

1. Observe and assess at the Resident Assistant level the physician, psychosocial and safety needs of residents/patients.

2. Communicate a sense of caring, concern and dignity for residents/patients.

3. Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information skillfully to develop alternative solutions both alone and with groups while using reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

4. Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional residents, family members, and employee situations, responding promptly to their request for service and assistance, while soliciting feedback to improved service insuring that commitments are met.

5. Interpersonal: Focuses on solving conflict and not blaming. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting and keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.

6. Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens carefully and gets clarification. Responds well to questions.

7. Team Work: Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibiting objectively and openness to others views. Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

8. Planning and Time Utilization: Consistently plans/coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency without sacrificing quality, accuracy and customer service. Meets deadlines in completing job assignments and special projects.

9. Written Skills: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; and is able to read and interpret written information.

V. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Resident Assistants provide routine care in a manner conducive to the comfort and safety of residents in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and within the established policies and procedures of the Community; and are delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties by the CNA, Resident Care Coordinator, Health and Wellness Director and/or the Executive Director or other assigned supervisory personnel to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

VI. FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

A. ESSENTIAL

The following job functions have been determined to be essential of this position. Management reserves the right to modify this list and other functions as deemed necessary.

1. Verify the identification of a resident to assure appropriate care is being provided to the correct patient.

2. Recognize and respond to the needs of the residents.

3. Report changes in the resident’s condition to the charge/staff nurse as soon as possible. Document in records.

4. Promote independence of residents’ decisions.

5. Report and record resident’s intake on meal percentage sheet and report to charge nurse.

6. Report accidents and incidents when they occur.

7. Assist with resident move-ins, transferring and move-outs.

8. Routinely review work assignments and schedules to update or change task objectives.

9. Perform assigned tasks in accordance with Community policies and procedures as instructed by supervisor.

10. Notify supervisor of pending absence or tardiness within the time frame described in the personnel handbook.

11. Report to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families, visiting individuals, agencies, etc.

12. Report resident leaving the Community.

13. Communicate with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of residents.

14. As appropriate, help create an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit.

15. Meet with personnel as scheduled to assist in identifying and correcting problems and/or the improvement of services.

16. As instructed, assist residents with the following personal care functions and explain each procedure to the resident as care is given:

a. Dental and mouth care

b. Bathing

c. Dressing and grooming

d. Hair care

e. Nail care

f. Shaving

g. Bowel and bladder care

h. Other personal and hygiene care

17. Observe and report the presence of pressure areas to prevent decubiti and provide skin care according to policy.

18. Assure that the call system is within easy reach at all times and answered promptly.

19. Measure and record all vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, anatomical dimension/circumference, etc.

20. Report any resident abuse immediately.

21. Observe, monitor and report symptoms of potential skin breakdown and/or decubitus ulcers and intervene with appropriate skin care as instructed.

22. Assist with the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, etc.

23. Observe, monitor and report condition of disoriented and comatose residents.

24. Attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training and educational classes.

25. Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor and intervene or report unsafe conditions in the facility.

26. Follow established smoking regulations and report violations.

27. Wash hands before and after performing services for residents.

28. Review Resident Assessment and Plans of Care to residents’ conditions, etc.

29. Maintain confidentiality and privacy of resident care, procedures and documentation, and communicate with the resident on an adult and mature basis with dignity and respect for the resident’s rights and wishes.

30. Immediately report and communicable or infectious disease that you contract.

31. Follow established universal precautions and isolation procedures.

32. Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid (if certified).

33. Perform other related duties as assigned.

B. OTHER DUTIES

In addition to the essential job functions described above, the following job functions are important to the proper fulfillment of duties:

1. Document observed data on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc. in an informative and descriptive manner.

2. Introduce new residents to their roommate(s), if any, as well as to other residents and to co-workers as appropriate.

3. Watch for and report changes in room temperature, ventilation, lighting, etc.

4. Check light bulbs and report those needing to be changed.

5. Keep residents personal articles off the floor and properly stored.

6. Inventory, identify and help store resident’s personal possessions on an on-going basis.

7. Keep supply room, work areas and equipment clean.

8. Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs.

9. Assist with caring for residents’ eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses, etc.

10. Serve between meal, bedtime and other nutritional snacks.

11. Perform routine housekeeping duties related to resident care.

12. Clean used equipment such as utensils as assigned.

13. Assist and direct visitors as appropriate.

VII. EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, MACHINES AND/OR TOOLS USED

The following is a list of the principal equipment, materials, machines, tools, etc., used by the employee.

Bedside commodes, bedpans, urinals

Back support belt

Bed and bath lines

Catheters

Geri chairs

Gait belts

Lift chairs

Safety restraints

Scales

Shavers/razors

Shower chairs

Special eating utensils

Soap and hygiene supplies

Stethoscopes

Thermometers

Wheelchairs

Whirlpool

Walkers

Wristwatches

Blood pressure cuffs/sphygmomanometers

Other miscellaneous devices/nursing supplies

VIII. PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED

Frequent body movements to include lifting, moving, transferring, bending (static forward bending), stooping/squatting, and reaching. Able to do heavy lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted with twisting and turning of trunk. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

IX. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Because the essential functions of the job of the Resident Assistant often require exposure to bodily functions and infectious waste, diseases, odors and other situations associated with health care, including but not limited to exposure to AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis B viruses involving Risk Classification Categories 2 and 3, environmental and safety conditions will fluctuate. To be qualified for the position of Resident Assistant, an applicant/employee will have the ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for residents without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Jackson, TN 38305: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $15