What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant position at Duluth Health Services dba Suncrest Assisted Living?
Essential Job Functions:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Service Responsibilities:
- Adheres to, supports and promotes St. Francis Health Services’ Mission and Core Values, philosophy, goals and objectives while conducting company business.
- Perform personal care activities, including but not limited to:
- Bathing- full or partial. May include tub bath or shower.
- Shampoo/hair care
- Skin care/nail care, including foot soaks
- Oral hygiene/denture care
- Shaving
- Dressing
- Toileting/elimination
- Assist resident with ambulation, transfers and exercises as ordered.
- Perform household services essential to health care at home, including, but not limited to:
- Meal planning, preparation/feeding
- Laundry
- Light general housekeeping
- Administer medications and treatments under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Feed resident who, because of their condition, are unable or are at risk for choking.
- Report changes in the resident’ condition and needs to the licensed nurse.
- Complete the appropriate records to document cares given and pertinent observations.
- Respond to resident requests promptly.
- Maintain resident confidentiality; treat resident and family with respect.
- Comply with company policies and procedures.