Senior Resident Assistant

Senior Resident Assistant

How you will serve our residents and our community:

• Consistently and genuinely demonstrates the STARS principles of Service, Teamwork, Action, Reputation and Success in all activities and interactions.
• Supervises Resident Assistants and assigns shift duties – when applicable.
• Fills in for shift call-outs.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility in accordance with the Resident Service Plan.
• Administers medications as required in compliance with state specific regulations pertaining to medication technicians.
• Spot checks Medication, Treatment and Service plan sign-off sheets for accuracy and complete documentation.
• Monitors the health, safety and well-being of all residents, documents information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status and personal needs on the 24 hour shift report.
• Assists in the development and updating of each Resident Service Plan. Attends Service Plan meetings when applicable.
• Observes residents for changes in physical and/or behavioral conditions and timely communicates observations to the Resident or Health Services Director.
• Contacts EMS (911) for resident emergencies and coordinates documents for transfer.
• Encourages resident participation in scheduled programs and activities.
• Conducts one on one or small group activities as assigned by supervisor in conjunction with the Vibrant Living Director.
• Participates in and attends all required in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• May oversee continence management program and other ancillary supply purchasing, storage and delivery.
• Attends safety committee when applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

  With our residents in mind, the right candidate will have:             

• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Certified in medication administration per state specific requirements.
• Certified as Certified Nursing Assistant where required by state regulations.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to take a lead role; set positive role image and mentor associates as needed.
• Strong customer orientation to older adults.
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.