Resident Assistant (Full-Time; Evening Shift)

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening Shift (2:30pm-10:30pm)

Department: Assisted Living

Wage: $16.00 per hour-$23.00 per hour (depending on experience) Evening Shift Differential

• LLAM Certified (Med Tech) preferred
  
  

Summary: Provide assistance with activities of daily living, including assisting with self-administration of medication to the resident (med certified) as directed by the Director of Resident Care (DRC) for the Assisted Living Department.

Essential Job Functions

• Schedule and/or provide activities of daily living assistance to the residents as directed from the Resident's Care Plan.
• Provide training and orientation to new staff members and ongoing training to current staff members.
• Perform clerical functions as directed by the DRC.
• Provide verbal encouragement and support to staff.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure optimum services to residents as requests and/or needs change.
• Communicate to residents, families, Department Heads and the Director of Resident Care when needed.
• Provide Medication reminders and/or assistance according to state regulations (if certified to do so).
• Provide assistance with self-administration of medications as allowed by state specific guidelines (if certified to do so).
• Under the universal worker the RA's responsibilities may also include scheduling and/or performing housekeeping and dining room duties.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in work performed.
  
  

Qualifications/Education Required (Preferred)

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven experience in observing and documenting changes in emotional, physical, and spiritual health of residents
• Prior healthcare experience working with the elderly preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have current Basic First Aid and CPR certification if required by State.
• Prefer applicant to be LLAM Certified (Med Tech)
  
  

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.