Resident Assistant

Position Summary:

Offer services to residents as indicated in service plans. Assist in development and revision of service plans. Observe for and reports resident problems. Perform certain dining services, activities, and housekeeping duties.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain CPR and first aid certification.
• Maintain any certifications as required by state or provincial regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain resident, employee, and community information in strict confidence (with community management or other employees as necessary)
• Submit all required documents to Home Office in a timely manner.
• Assist residents with performance of activities of daily living as indicated in service plans.
• Assist residents with performance of simple treatments as indicated in service plans.
• Assist residents with emotional health and/or problem behavior issues as indicated in service plans.
• Perform other services for residents as indicated in service plans (e.g., laundry and pet care). (Any employee with potential risks related to pet care (e.g., allergies and pregnancy) should exercise caution in this regard and contact his or her supervisor concerning any related issues.)
• Assist in development and revision of service plans by informing supervisor of current resident needs and preferences as well as successful service approaches.
• Observe for and report resident problems (as listed in Observation and Reporting sections of Resident Assistant Resource or in-service plans) and report such problems to Charge Nurse.
• Oversee Dining Engagement, including but not limited to:

Ø Participate and collaborate with Community Management Team and Dining Team in providing the highest standard of dining room experiences that include;

Ø coffee and drink service

Ø Act as a food runner

Ø Bussing and clearing tables

Ø resident engagement during the dining time.

• Perform dining service duties as indicated on Daily Assignments form, including but not limited to serving meals, delivering meal trays to suites, bussing tables, cleaning dining room after meals, and setting tables.
• Perform activities duties as assigned by the Executive Director, including leading group activities, engaging in activities with individual residents, and accompanying residents to community-sponsored activities outside of community.
• Perform housekeeping duties as indicated on Daily Assignments form (e.g., vacuuming common area carpeting and cleaning public restrooms).
• Read Communication Log at beginning of each shift; enter pertinent information in Communication Log by end of each shift.
• Read inter-shift report at beginning of each shift; enter pertinent information into inter-shift report by end of each shift.
• Notify Resident Care Manager or Staff Educator of any needed supplies.

Other Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all community policies and procedures.
• Adhere to dress/appearance code. (Changes in attire may be permitted for special circumstances as directed by your supervisor).
• Perform all assigned work for the agreed-upon wage, accepting no additional payment or gifts from residents, vendors, or others.
• Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Serve as a role model for other employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, respectful, and positive attitude.
• Represent the community in the community at large in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner.
• Demonstrate ability to perform duties under time constraints and deadlines.
• Attend education and training classes as required by state or provincial regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Commitment To Equal Opportunity

Brightwater Senior Living is an equal-opportunity employer and strives to provide an environment in which human dignity prevails. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, perceived race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, creed, religion, age, marital status, family/parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, receipt of public assistance, status as a veteran or current or future military status. Brightwater Senior Living does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.