What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant (Assisted Living) position at The Waters of Wakarusa?
The Waters of Wakarusa -
NOW HIRING - RESIDENT ASSISTANT
PT AVAILABLE!
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Under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse, performs a variety of support functions to assist in the aide or caring for Residents. Communicates all independent observations to the Charge Nurse / Staff Nurse.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as
- needed.
- Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis.
- Routinely turn and position residents, as necessary.
- Recognize a resident’s ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the care giving environment.
- Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of care.
- Promptly answer call lights and assist with other resident needs.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS & ABILITIES :
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
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