Resident Assistant

Position Title: Resident Assistant Holy Spirit Ridge at Jennings

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Resident Care Coordinator

Position Summary: (Overall purpose of this position)

Care Partners are responsible for the delivery of holistic resident directed, resident-directed care that promotes maximization of function, resident autonomy, and choice. The responsibilities of the Care Partner also include care of the elder and the residents environment, including cooking, laundry, housekeeping, and engagement

Essential duties and responsibilities which must be performed in order to carry out the position purpose summarized above:

other duties may include.

• Communicates a sense of caring, concern, and dignity for residents.
• Places decision-making in the hands of the residents whenever possible and appropriate.
• Makes prompt and accurate judgments about elder care and emergencies.
• Follows the service plan in all matters related to care and services.
• Recognizes the autonomy and dignity of all residents.
• Complies with all policies and procedures of the organization.
• Participates in the quality assurance program.
• Serves on committees and workgroups.
• Excellent attendance including reports to work on time.
• Participates and attends team meetings.
• Works collaboratively with all staff members in the house.
• Communicates with all in a respectful manner.
• Knows and follows all emergency procedures.
• Follows and is knowledgeable about safe chemical handling practices.
• Reports any safety concerns immediately.
• Listens to and gives reports.
• Provides care to residents by assisting with ADLs as indicated in resident service plan..
• Provides medication reminders and assistance with self-administration in accordance with policy.
• Observes residents and reports any reactions or changes in condition to the nurse.
• Conducts menu planning meetings with residents using menu planning software which will contain daily special menus provided by culinary services and other menu offerings. .
• Prepares and serves meals, and snacks between meals, bedtime and other nutritional snacks per the stated preferences of the elder.
• Cleans up after meals and snacks.
• Launders residents personal clothing, bed linens and towels.
• Cleans and maintains the environment of the home and follows housekeeping schedules.
• Documents care as provided and required in the electronic medical record.
• Performs other related duties as required by the elder.
• Identifies and honors resident choices in activities of daily living while maintaining resident safety.
• Provides engagement and activities for residents.
• Reports accidents and incidents when they occur.
• Attends all required educational programs per administrative policies and procedures.
• Communicates effectively with resident families including answering family questions and involving families in approaches to resident care and engagement.
• Other duties and responsibilities:
• Adhere to Resident Rights policies at all times.
• Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.
• Observe all infection control policies.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Assume accountability for information contained in the Staff Handbook.
• Plan work in an efficient manner and demonstrate dependability.
• Understand and comply with the Corporate Compliance Program.
• Know, understand and exemplify the mission and values of Jennings, Respect, Compassion, Community, Discovery of Potential and Celebration of Life.
• Perform all other related duties as directed by supervisor and/or manager.

We Recommend that anyone applying of this position be open to completing the ServSafe Course within the first 90 days of employment.

ServSafe Course is administered by the National Restaurant Association. We understand the importance of our program in teaching responsible food service measures.

Qualifications:

3A. Specific knowledge, training or skills required to perform the duties of this position. Specific concepts, courses, training programs or required certifications:

(To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Level I Food Safety training as required by the State of Ohio prior to or upon hire

• First aid training.
• Dementia care training prior to or upon hire..
• Understanding of and experience in successfully engaging persons with dementia. Computer skillsMS word, Internet, e-mail, electronic medical records.
• Cooking skills
• Housekeeping skills
• Self-administration medication training prior to or upon hire
• Shall demonstrate an ability to read, write and understand information and directions in English.

3B. Essential Physical Demands and Working Environment:

(The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Lifting 75 to 100 lbs., fingering, reaching, bending, stooping, grasping, pushing, pulling, standing
• Inside environmental conditions
• Bloodborne pathogens

3C. Previous experience that is necessary background to qualify for this position:

• Experience providing personal care to the elderly, STNA or CNA status preferred