Resident Assistant (RA) | 1st Shift | Full-Time
$33,280–$36,754 year
On-siteHolland, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Provide personalized resident-directed care in a home-like environment by utilizing resident service plans and stories to support autonomy and dignity. Assist with activities of daily living, including personal care, ambulation, transfers, and positioning, while administering medications and monitoring resident conditions. Respond promptly to notification systems, document incidents, and report unsafe conditions or abuse to leadership immediately. Perform light housekeeping, meal service, and life enrichment activities while maintaining infection control protocols and confidentiality. Complete incident reports and related paperwork as required.
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate or successful completion of GED
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, pull, and assist residents throughout your shift
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to use mechanical lifts and clinical equipment safely
- Must maintain visual acuity and physical stamina required for resident care
- Must be available for 1st Shift (Full-Time & Part-Time)
- Must be available for 2nd Shift (Full-Time)
- Must be available for 3rd Shift (Only Every Other Weekend)
- Must be able to respond promptly to the notification system signaled by the resident
- Must be able to administer medications as directed by the physician
- Must be able to monitor, document and report changes in the resident's condition to the clinical support team
- Must be able to monitor, intervene and report unsafe conditions and document incidents and or accidents when they occur
- Must be able to report any actual or suspected waste, fraud or abuse to the Director and/or designee immediately
- Must be able to perform light housekeeping duties and assist with serving meals, snacks and beverages
- Must be able to communicate openly and honestly at all levels and work as a cohesive team
- Must be able to engage residents in unplanned and planned activities supporting resident's psychosocial well-being
- Must be able to provide excellent customer service, support and encouragement to residents, families, coworkers and other customers
- Must be able to attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training and educational classes
- Must be able to follow established safety precautions, infection control protocols and maintain privacy and confidentiality as required by Resthaven's Corporate Compliance program
- Must be able to follow established smoking regulations and report violations
- Must be able to complete incident reports and related paperwork
- Must be able to perform other related duties as assigned and/or requested by the resident
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