Resident Assistant

Employment Type:
Full time

Shift:
Day Shift

Description:
Resident Assistant (Aide)

Special NeedsAssisted Living(Memory Care)

Full Time Days hours per week

Are you looking to make a differencewith your life? Are you kind and compassionate? Do you have a "calling" to help others?

Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center is a unique, memory care assisted living community where we care for residents with mild to moderate levels of dementia.

What makes Marjorie Doyle Rockwell Center unique? With a maximum of 51 residents, we have a small, beautiful, home-like community with expansive outdoor space. We encourage our residents to be independent while offering a caring and supportive environment. As a member of the Marjorie Doyle family, you will enjoy:

• Being part of a team where you are treated with kindness and respect
• Working in a beautiful, residential setting
• Having a flexible schedule with great shift differentials
• Gaining the potential for career development, with tuition reimbursement andscholarships opportunities.

Position Summary: TheResident Assistant, or RA, is a caregiverproviding assistance to residents under the supervision of the LPN and/or RN.Resident Assistants provide compassionate care that is respectful of eachresident's needs,values and wishes.

Job Specific Competencies

Principal Responsibilities:
Core Competencies:

• Supports the Trinity/SPHP Vision, Mission, Values in all encounters with residents and families
• Adheres to the SPHP Code of Conduct
• Demonstrates accountability as an individual and team member in meeting basic residentand family needs

Clinical Competencies:
ResidentAssistantsprovide the following nursing services under the supervision and direction of anLPN orRNacross the continuum of care at SPHP.

• Assist residents with activities of dailyliving (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming,toileting and mobility in a respectful, compassionate manner.
• Assist residents in taking medications as needed.
• Encourage and support resident independence and dignity.
• Monitorresident safety and well- being, reporting anychange to theLPN. Consult with the LPN/RN on any changesof healthstatuses of residents.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents, understanding their personal histories, preferences and routinesandanticipate needs of residents.
• Help with light housekeeping and meal serviceas needed tomaintain a safe andclean living space.
• Participate in team meetings and communicate/collaborate with coworkers and supervisors.
• Promote a warm, friendly, and respectful environment.

Education Requirements:

• Mustpossess patience,empathy and a genuine desire to help others
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in senior care, health care or assisted living preferred, but notrequired

Must be able to:

• Ability to follow care plan and safety protocols
• Working knowledge of computers including electronichealth record, checking email, and preforming required in-servicing, along with use of other required applications
• Have thephysical,visual and auditoryability adequate to performresidentcare
• Maintain composure and positivity in a high stress environment
• Promote physical, cognitive, and psychosocial well-being of each resident
• Work with residents in a highly personal manner during stages of acute and chronic illness

Pay Range: : $ $20.36 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.