Resident Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC) - PT Days

Summary

Assist with cooking, cleaning, activities of daily living, activities for residents, and other assigned duties.

Job Description

• Helps residents with outerwear or shoes as needed.
• Assures residents' spiritual needs are met by willing employees (self or others).
• Assists residents by passing snacks and trays, pouring beverages as needed, and maintaining a pleasant dining atmosphere.
• Assists residents in maintaining proper and clean appearance.
• Safeguards residents' property and keeps living areas pleasant and orderly.
• Provides residents with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans.
• Maintains residents' self-esteem, privacy, and confidentiality of personal information.
• Documents care provided to residents; observes and reports residents' conditions to appropriate staff.
• Works with team members and other staff in a helpful, respectful, and courteous manner.
• Assists residents in meeting social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents.
• Responds appropriately to resident requests for help and maintains positive relationships with residents' friends and family.
• Responds promptly to residents' call lights.
• Seeks clarification of assignments and asks questions when needed.
• Expresses ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Requests ongoing feedback on task performance and completes documentation as assigned.
• Listens effectively and shares work-related information with appropriate staff; keeps supervisor informed.
• Maintains safe work practices and follows center/campus safety procedures.
• Follows center/campus infection control procedures.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. If working at a facility in which a lift is utilized to move residents, must meet the minimum state age requirement.