Resident Assistant

• Helping with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing
• Supporting residents with medication; taking medication, opening containers, opening prepackaged medication, reading medication labels for residents, observing residents taking medication, checking the self-administered dosage against the label of the container, and reassuring residents they have obtained and are taking the dosage as prescribed.
• Repositioning residents in bed and escorting them around the community
• Toileting, incontinent care
• Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate and pulse

• Observe and report on residents' health, escalating any problems efficiently and effectively
• Detail daily reports to Nurse, or designated charge person, at end of shift
• Provide emotional support and serve as a source of comfort for residents and their loved ones
• Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and report to a supervisor

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree or higher, focused on advancement into medical services, or similar, preferred\
• CPR/First Aid Certification desired (unless required by the State)
• Previous experience in long-term care preferred
• Valid, unrestricted CNA certification or State/Local equivalent required

• Working experience alone, on a team, and on projects start to finish
• Strong emotional intelligence and listening skills
• Dedication to the medical field, especially towards working with the residents
• Must pass State and company background checks and drug test.

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