What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant position at Optimum Personal Care?
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Resident Assistant to join our team in providing exceptional care to residents in an assisted living environment. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by assisting with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and safety. This position requires a strong commitment to caregiving, effective communication skills, and a genuine passion for helping others.
Duties
- Assist residents with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing.
- Serve nutritious meals while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Monitor and document vital signs as needed, ensuring any changes are reported to the appropriate healthcare staff.
- Provide companionship and engage residents in social activities to promote emotional well-being.
- Assist with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety protocols are followed at all times.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of resident living areas and common spaces.
- Support residents in participating in recreational activities and outings as appropriate.
Experience
- Previous experience in caregiving or working in an assisted living or group home setting is preferred.
- Familiarity with first aid procedures and emergency response protocols is beneficial.
- Knowledge of medication administration systems is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with residents and their families.
- A background in social work or related fields may be advantageous but is not required.
We encourage individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others to apply for this rewarding position as a Resident Assistant.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $12.50 - $13.87 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Missouri City, TX 77459 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Missouri City, TX 77459: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $14