What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant position at The Waters of Castleton?
The Waters of Castleton -
Summary : Provides support and assistance to Nursing Department and staff. Under the direct supervision of a Licensed Nurse, performs limited supportive care for residents, including a variety of tasks, such as assisting residents with personal items, passing snacks and pouring beverages.
Essential Functions :
- keep residents’ living areas pleasant and orderly, including straightening rooms and shower rooms, cleaning bedside stands and closets, making beds and changing linen.
- Complete Vital Signs and document in POC.
- Respond promptly to resident call lights and resident requests.
- Labels resident clothing and belongings.
- Passes meal trays and offers tray set-up. Assist with feeding.
- Document food acceptance in POC.
- Serves food and busses dishes in the dining room.
- Wash residents’ face and hands prior to and after meals, place clothing protectors on residents as needed.
- Pass snacks and ice water.
- Observe and report resident conditions to appropriate staff.
- Properly dispose of trash and / or soiled linen.
- Attend all mandatory meetings and in-services.
- Interact with peers, other staff members and residents in a courteous and professional manner.
- Prioritize work assignments to ensure completion of resident care activities.
- Transports / escorts residents to areas within the facility, e.g. dining areas, activities, resident care conferences, etc.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
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