Resident Assistant
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Join our missionto Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.Homewood has been an industry leader since 1932 in providing senior living services. We are currently seeking kind, compassionate individuals who are ready & willing to serve others! We embrace a fun, team-oriented atmosphere. Through teamwork, we become more creative, find solutions, enjoy our work, and build relationships. It all adds up to exceptional job satisfaction and stability. When you join our team, you will discover the satisfaction of knowing that your work makes a difference in your own life, and in the lives of others.What's in it for you?

• Competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance options; plus, company contributions to your retirement after one year of service (AND...you don't have to contribute anything!)
• Generous PTO program with opportunities to opt out for additional compensation, or the option to trade in your PTO for cash
• Tuition reimbursement program, as well as career growth and promotional opportunities. We promote from within!

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.Job Summary:Assist residentswith activities of daily living while encouraging independence, under thesupervision of licensed staff. Essential Functions:

Treat all information aboutresidents, their condition, and family as confidential information

Comply with established policies and procedures and maintainestablished standards and practices

Assist with or provide personal hygiene care,including bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, and toilet needs

Ensure residents have clean, dry linen andmake beds as needed

Support proper resident nutrition during mealand snack times

Perform resident treatments as assigned bythe Head Nurse and within the nursing scope of practice

Accurately observe, record, and reportchanges in resident condition or needs to the Head Nurse

Actively participate in the planning ofresident care

Promote activities of daily living accordingto the resident's service plan

Conduct resident lifts and transfersaccording to the resident's service plan and the Lift Free Program

Perform other functions asdirected by the supervisor

Qualifications:

Ability to frequently lift and transfer up to30 pounds of resident weight (approximately 15 times) throughout the shift

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist,and turn constantly throughout an eight (8) hour shift

Strong organizational skills and ability toperform sequential tasks

Motivation and desire to work with geriatricresidents

Ability to communicate effectively inEnglish, both verbally and in writing, to carry out care plans and provideappropriate resident care

CPR certification and basic First Aidpreferred

Licensed Nursing Assistant in the state wherecare is provided a plus

Physical Requirements:Must be able to work on their feet constantly during an 8-hour shift;bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently throughout the shift while performingregular duties. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of resident weight and/ortransfer and reposition residents at least 25 times throughout the shift. Mustbe capable of quick and decisive reactions in emergencies and in response tounexpected resident behavior during lifting, repositioning, or other directcontact situations. Must be able to physically transfer residents to saferlocations in the event of a fire or other emergencies. Ability to performsequential events/tasks efficiently.