Resident Assistant in Preston

Job description:

Resident Assistant (RA)

The Resident Care Partner is a non-professional employee trained to provide personal care and related services to residents in the community according to documented, individualized service and care plans. He/she functions under the Healthcare Coordinator. May be a Certified Nurse’s Aide but this is not required.

Obtains vital signs, records and notifies the supervising nurse of deviations per Individual Service Plan (ISP).

• May provide assistance with the following:
  • Personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, hair care, shaving, skin care)
  • Change bed linens and makebedo
  • Toileting and Incontinent Care
  • Nutritional and fluid intake
  • Dressing
  • Ambulation and transfers
  • Positioning
  • Medication reminders
  • Other duties as assigned within scope of practice
• Follows the resident’s ISP as directed. Follows the daily task sheets developed for each resident.
• Communicates with the appropriate supervisor about changes in the resident’s status and/or the home situation
• Utilizes standard precautions and infection control procedures
• Follows written instructions and requests assistance and further instructions with new or unfamiliar situations.
• Prepares resident progress notes and submits this documentation in a timely manner
• Assists the resident in maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Exhibits a caring and respectful attitude toward the resident and the resident’s property
• Assist with activities and encourage resident engagement and participation
• Uphold confidentiality of residents and coworkers, HIPAA
• Attend Bi weekly in service meetings and mandatory trainings
• Adheres to all community and company policies
• Performs any other duties as assigned
• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Weekends as needed

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• CPR Certification (Preferred)