What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant position at Umpqua Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Resident Assistant
Umpqua Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is part of the Volare Health portfolio of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers located in multiple states. We welcome our residents, their families, and our staff with warm hearts. While you make a difference in the daily lives of our residents, we support you with competitive market wages and help guide you along your career path.
The Resident Assistant will serve as a companion to our residents. The ideal candidates must be able to tactfully handle difficult situations and be adaptable to the resident's needs.
Responsibilities:
- Support residents to and from scheduled appointments (pushing wheelchairs and provide fluids) as needed.
- Assist residents with their activities of daily living, encouraging residents on their personal cares such as: oral care, personal hygiene, nutrition, and personal appearance.
- Set up personal care items for residents (toothbrush/toothpaste, comb, brush, etc.).
- Assist residents with applying, removing, cleaning and storage such items as glasses, hearing aids, etc.
- Assist residents with dressing and grooming, consistent with weather conditions and according to their needs, wishes and desires.
- Support resident's participation in activity programs, assisting them (when needed) to the activity location and encourage participation in the activities.
- Respond to call lights but do not perform any direct patient care – referring to such requests to the CNAs/Nurses.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe environment.
- Ensure residents have water and snacks in accordance with their dietary restrictions, if any.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families and to work cooperatively with other employees to deliver excellent customer service to all.
- Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English.
- Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company software.
- Must pass criminal background investigation and reference inquiry
