Resident Assistant Full-Time 11p-7a
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Resident Assistant Full-Time 11p-7a

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Location: all cities,TN, USA

Date: 2024-12-12T08:28:00Z

Job Description:
Are you looking to have fun in a work environment where you can express your care and compassion while making a difference in the lives of others? Come join our team! Palmettos of Bluffton fosters an environment of teamwork and provides opportunities for growth in a healthcare setting. The ResidentAssistant will perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel and assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.Position Highlights:This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees while offering hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed.Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis.Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information as assigned.Routinely turn and position residents as necessary.Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse.Recognize a resident's ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the caregiving environment.Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care. Provide input to the nurses for the development of the plan of care.Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs.Prepare residents for each meal and transport to the dining room (unless resident on bed rest) making sure that food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is provided to those residents who cannot feed themselves.Keep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directed.Maintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas.Assist nursing staff with the basics of aseptic and sterile techniques to avoid infection of residents and self-contamination of equipment and supplies.Be alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light, and noise control.Take TPR, blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc. as directed.Promptly answer call lights and other resident needs.Utilize proper body mechanics when lifting or transporting residents.Job Type: Part TimeWhy NHC? Palmettos of Bluffton is pleased to be a part of the NHC (National HealthCare Corporation) family with our home office in Murfreesboro, TN. We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family-oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.Experience:Candidate must hold a High School Diploma or GED.Experience in senior resident services, social work, health care, or customer service is preferred.Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.Prefer that the candidate have experience in working with older adults and a knowledge of the aging process.A flexible work schedule is also a necessity.Benefits:Earned Time OffHoliday Incentive PayHealth, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insuranceFlex Spending Plan401k with generous company contributionsFlexible ScheduleUniformsAdvancement OpportunitiesWork Location: The Palmettos of Bluffton 3035 Okatie Highway Okatie, SC 29909#J-18808-Ljbffr
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