Resident Assistant/Driver - weekends required

Job description

We are seeking a Resident Assistant in our premiere Retirement and Senior Care Community. Individual will assist in day-to-day activities, serve as a thoughtful companion, and encourage a positive social environment through regular interaction. Must be flexible and have weekend availability! Seeking PT or PRN!

The Woodlands won Best Place to Work in the Greenville Best of the Upstate awards in 2023! We pride ourselves on our staff engagement and culture, and we would love for you to join our team! You can also have free unlimited use of onsite Fitness Center! Employee Appreciation events and bonuses! Free Staff Health & Wellness clinic! Weekly pay! Employee meal program!

PTO increasing with tenure! Great Referral Bonuses! Birthday PTO! Educational Mission and Staff Hardship programs. Shift Differential Pay from 11p-7a!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Resident Assistant role was established to help our residents maintain their independence by providing them with non-medical companionship in the Community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Perform household activities which include, but are not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, doing laundry and other household tasks that the client may need assistance with.
• Prepare meals and snacks if needed as well as providing assistance with grocery shopping.
• Provide companionship for our clients. This may include accompanying clients on walks, trips to social or recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Provide appointment reminders.
• Encourages client in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Maintains confidentiality standards and follows HIPPA guidelines.
• Promotes dignity for all clients.
• Provides care to clients’ animals as required, such as: walking the dog, changing the litter box, and/or cleaning up after accidents.
• Drives vehicle from community area to destination according to assigned schedule.
• Assists disabled passengers into and out of vehicles.
• Secures passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trips.
• Cleans and fuels vehicles after trips.
• Meets all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job 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.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

· High School diploma/GED

· Must be 18 years of age.

· Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

· Must have an acceptable driving record based on Woodlands driving requirements and policy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Language Ability:

• Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to maintain time sheets and routine correspondence.

· Cognitive Demands:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

· Competencies:

o Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.

• Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Responds promptly to resident non-medical needs.

o Supports organization's goals and values.

o Balances team and individual responsibilities.

o Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

o Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.

o Ability to handle multiple priorities.

o Ability to be effective in time management and organizational skills.

o Must demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

· Team Members may be exposed to blood and/or body fluids with potential exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.

· Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.

· Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, including fingers, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member may also be required to sit for any given amount of time. The team member may be required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.87 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 29 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation
• Paid training

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have open availability?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Greenville, SC 29617 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13