Aide (RA)

ApplyJob TypeFull-time, Part-timeDescriptionJob descriptionResponsibilities/AccountabilitiesSupervise and care for residents on daily basis according to your work list and assignmentProvide assistance with activities of daily living according to resident’s individualized Care Plan, regarding bathing, shower, shampoo if necessary, make bed, linens, escorts, assistance with dressing, oral hygiene, shaving, and hair and fingernail care if neededObserve and record assistance with prescribed medications, as per assignmentReport refusals and/or reactions to care or medications to supervisor on dutyDirect residents and family members to appropriate staff for other needs or informationAssist with ordering room service for residents, when neededReport and record observations of change in resident condition to director/ supervisor and transfer relevant information to the next shift through the 24-hour shift reportBe patient and understanding when communicating with staff, residents, and visitors.

Speak slowly and clearlyProvide assistance in dining room, as neededAnswer emergency calls PROMPTLY and courteously, and complete required paperwork afterwardRetrieve soiled linen and personal clothing from resident living areas. Sort and pre-soak linens, as required, before processing through washing machines, per resident’s Plan of CareResponsible for general upkeep and cleanliness of a resident’s apartment/ room.

Empty waste baskets, wipe up spills, wash dishes, put away clothes, check refrigerator for spoiled foodReport any unsecured throw rugs, extension cords, and any other fire/ fall hazards to maintain the No Fall ZoneObserve condition of room/apartment and report anything in need of repair to maintenance/ supervisorDocument clearly and objectively on residentsParticipate in in-service educational programs, as required by the community and state.

Record all care given and refusalsMaintain required safety/ building checksObtain resident weights, as neededMaintain universal precautions; bloodborne pathogens and biohazard precautionsPromote positive public relations for the CommunityProvide assistance with toileting, personal care, changing incontinence productsAssist with use of durable medical equipment (DME) to include walkers, wheelchairs, and canesUse good body mechanics to provide occasional assistance with transfersAssist residents to perform passive range of motion (ROM) exercises, as per Plan of CarePerform other duties, as requiredJob Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diemPay: From $15.

50 per hourBenefits401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid orientationPaid time offPaid trainingReferral programVision insurancePeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location: In personRequirementsANNUAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination required with exceptions for medical and religious accommodations. Physical And Sensory RequirementsMust be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.

Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residentsMust be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.