What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident assistant position at Traditions of Lebanon?
SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTIONS
The Resident Assistant provides nursing and nursing related services to residents consistent with
each resident's comprehensive assessment and plan of care. The Resident Assistant maintains a
homelike environment for the residents, protects and promotes resident rights, and assists the person
to maintain independence and control to the greatest extent possible.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
Provides direct care to residents to improve or maintain the resident's abilities according to the
resident's plan of care. Seeks assistance of Nurse when unsure of assignment, procedure, or
situation.
- Receives and completes all patient care assignments and other activities as assigned by Nurse.
- Provides delivery of care in a compassionate, quality manner with kindness, respect, and dignity.
- Participates in improving quality of environment by positively contributing to the elimination of
odors and pressure wounds and maintenance of a clean and homelike environment.
and feeding of assigned residents by providing set-up assistance, verbal prompts, physical support,
or more extensive assistance
- Other duties as assigned
Last updated : 2024-11-26