RESIDENT ASSISTANT

- Adheres to and conveys community's philosophy of maintaining elements of self-care and encouraging independence. - Receives report from the previous shift and med attendant. - Reads the shift-to-shift report and shower schedule for information and changes before coming on shift. Documents in the shift-to-shift report book and ADL binder before going off shift. - Assists with activities of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, simple treatments, and other care. - Escorts residents to and from dining room while encouraging residents to find their own way. - Assist with serving meals and dining room duties as instructed. - Provides laundry and housekeeping services to residents as assigned. - Demonstrates knowledge of infection control via proper handling of equipment, soiled linen, bedpans, urinals, and adequate hand washing. - Documents care given; adhering to community policies and procedures. - Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors including housekeeping duties as assigned. - Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments clothing/linen and community in general. - Observes any changes in resident physical or mental status and communicates to the administrator or resident assistant supervisor. - Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons and other emergency procedures; Follows community policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans. - Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment. - Relieves at front desk, providing constant coverage for call and alarm system, as well as clerical and secretarial support as requested. - Assures door is alarmed at all times. - Assists with resident activity programs as assigned. - Wears name tag at all times. - Performs other duties as assigned by any member of management. Qualifications: 1. Keep all required licensure in good standing at all times. Physical Demands: 1. Ability to push, pull, and lift at least 50lbs. 2. Ability to bend, squat, and climb stairs. 3. Ability to continuously walk or stand. Universal Precautions: 1. Potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids. 2. Potential exposure to communicable diseases.