What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant position at RCA Healthcare?
Resident Assistant
Hours: 8am-4pm
Job Summary: A Resident Assistant provides non-direct resident/patient services. This position is designed to provide experience that leads to a facility-sponsored CNA trainee program. The CNA training program will consist of classroom instruction, clinical practices, and on-the-job supervised training, leading to the acquisition of the knowledge, skills, and certification required to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Essential Job Duties:
- Replenishes unit supplies as directed.
- Makes up unoccupied beds.
- Transports residents to/from dining rooms, therapies, and activities.
- Accompanies residents to appointments (no hands-on tasks).
- Assists with meal tray pass.
- Cleans utility and nourishment rooms.
- Passes water to residents.
- Maintains the resident’s room, bath, and personal belongings, including laundry/closet, in a clean and orderly condition.
- Reports to the Charge Nurse at the beginning and end of each shift, and when leaving the unit for any reason.
- Reports any changes in a resident’s condition or behavior to the nurse.
- Respects the resident’s dignity, confidentiality, and individuality.
- Attends in-service training, including all mandatory sessions required by New York State or facility policies.
- Performs any additional unit tasks as requested by the nurse.
- Adheres to assigned meal and break times.
- Follows facility policies and procedures.
- Follows Universal Precautions and infection control practices.
- Maintains corporate compliance standards.
- Performs any additional unit tasks as requested by the supervisor.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Displays optimism, fostering a spirit of teamwork, positive attitude, and conflict resolution among co-workers. Interacts positively with residents, family members, and visitors in all circumstances.
- Excellent communication skills, coordinating activities with other departments to ensure residents feel safe and empowered. Interacts positively with family members, updating them on the resident’s status.
- Strives for excellence, performing duties with accuracy and timeliness, and exhibiting a commitment to excellence.
- Problem solver, identifying actual/potential problems, creating action plans for resolution, and measuring outcomes to determine the course of action.
- Displays excellent customer service by assisting and cooperating with other personnel and interdisciplinary teams, exhibiting helpfulness and support to all team members. Provides direction to visitors, staff, volunteers, and external populations.
- Exhibits professionalism
Benefits:
- Competitive pay with weekly or same-day pay options.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance.
- Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans.
- Generous referral bonus program.
- Supportive work environment that values teamwork and excellence.
Why Join Us?
At Absolut Care of Westfield, we’re committed to creating a positive impact for both residents and employees. Your culinary expertise will directly contribute to the health and happiness of those in our care.
