What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant position at Green Valley Rehabilitation Center?
Resident Assistant
Green Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center is part of the Volare Health portfolio of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers located in multiple states. We welcome our residents, their families, and our staff with warm hearts. While you make a difference in the daily lives of our residents, we support you with competitive market wages and help guide you along your career path.
Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Center is now hiring an organized and compassionate Resident Assistant!
The Resident Assistant will serve as a companion to our residents. The ideal candidates must be able to tactfully handle difficult situations and be adaptable to the resident's needs.
Pay: $18/HR
Schedule: Monday to Friday and weekends as needed
Responsibilities:
- Support residents to and from scheduled appointments (pushing wheelchairs and provide fluids) as needed.
- Assist in scheduling and transport for appointments following admission.
- Assist residents with their activities of daily living, encouraging residents on their personal cares such as: oral care, personal hygiene, nutrition, and personal appearance.
- Set up personal care items for residents (toothbrush/toothpaste, comb, brush, etc.).
- Assist residents with applying, removing, cleaning and storage such items as glasses, hearing aids, etc.
- Assist residents with dressing and grooming, consistent with weather conditions and according to their needs, wishes and desires.
- Support resident's participation in activity programs, assisting them (when needed) to the activity location and encourage participation in the activities.
- Respond to call lights but do not perform any direct patient care – referring to such requests to the CNAs/Nurses.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe environment.
- Ensure residents have water and snacks in accordance with their dietary restrictions, if any.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families and to work cooperatively with other employees to deliver excellent customer service to all.
- Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English.
- Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company software.
- Must pass criminal background investigation, reference inquiry, and vaccine mandate attestation requirements of either having been vaccinated or present documentation needed for a medical or religious exemption.
Salary : $18
