Resident Assistant

High Plains Crossing, Greeley’s premiere memory care community, is seeking a caring and organized Resident Assistant to join our team. You would be responsible for providing direct care to residents following their individual service plans. We treat each resident with respect and dignity, recognizing individual needs, and encouraging independence. We aim to foster a homelike atmosphere throughout the community. This is a part time position, working 6am to 2pm Sunday, Monday and Friday OR 2pm to 10 pm Friday and Sunday.

Ascent Living’s culture is centered on elevating senior living by creating a better life for our residents, their families and the team members who support them. We provide our teams with the resources to be successful and the opportunity to grow. Ascent Living cultivates an environment based on instilling trust, confidence and comfort. High Plains Crossing is an affiliate of Ascent Living Communities, Colorado’s premier boutique senior living company, and we are seeking applicants looking to build their career with us.

Benefits:

• 48 hours paid sick leave
• Accident and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Sunny Day emergency savings account with employer match

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual’s service plan
• Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar. Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs and to develop friendships with other residents
• Maintains residents’ records in our digital platform daily. This includes documentation related to leisure activities, incidents and observations, reporting changes in residents’ physical or mental condition, visitors, etc.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents
• Responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends

Qualifications:

• 3-6 months as a direct service provider
• Experience providing care to older adults preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Due to the nature of the work performed by Ascent Living Communities, and that this position works with a vulnerable population, we do require a criminal background check be completed

Pay:

$16.00 - $16.50 an hour, based on experience