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Sunshine Villa Assisted Living & Memory Care has on-call and part-
time positions available for resident assistants. Eventual full-time
employment may be available after a probationary period.
Sunshine Villa provides a complete range of services that allow
seniors who require assistance with the activities of daily living
to remain as independent as possible. Sunshine Villa is a member of
the BPM Senior Living communities, pioneers in assisted living.
Full-time employees receive 10 days paid vacation and 3 days
PTO, and are eligible to participate in our health/vision/dental
insurance and 401(k) plans.
All employees must pass an FBI/DOJ background check, pre-employment
physical, drug screen, and TB test.
Sunshine Villa and BPM Senior Living believe that each employee
makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution
should not be limited by assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this
position description is designed to outline primary duties,
qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the
organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation
that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever
necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
JOB TITLE: Resident Assistant
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Health Services
REPORTS TO: Care Coordinator
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
* Responsible for total care of each resident in your Resident Group
for all activities of daily living (ADL’s) including but not
limited to:
* Showering
* Toileting assistance and continence care
* Daily grooming such as combing hair, brushing teeth,
washing face
* Dressing assistance which may include picking out clothes,
ensuring cleanliness
* General monitoring for behavior and safety
* Transferring residents
* Escorting resident to meals and activities
* Assisting with ambulation programs
* Assessing residents for needs (care level increase, nursing
assistance)
* Feeding assistance
* Care of resident pets
* Repositioning of residents who may be bed bound
* Monitoring of skin condition
* Orient each new resident in your Resident Group to their new
living environment, to you as their assistant, other team
members and residents
* Participate in all resident orientation practices, explain
amenities, routines and expectations of the community
* Implement all components of personal care described in the
Resident Handbook, Care Plan and ADL’s for each resident in
your Resident Group
* Monitor each resident’s ability to perform basic ADL’s, life
management and social skills and communicate observations and
potential difficulties to appropriate team members
* Work individually with each resident to expand the number of
ADL’s the resident performs themselves
* Interact with each resident in your Resident Group positively
and frequently
* Familiarize yourself with layout of property, emergency
procedures and incident reporting procedures
* Respond to emergency situations, documenting all incidents,
fire alarms and resident emergency calls
* Conduct and document floor and exit checks on all floors four
(4) times nightly
* Check for property deficiencies, follow procedure for
executing work order request
* Handle all resident questions and concerns in a professional,
caring manner
* Participate in all training programs offered by employer
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS include the following:
* Brew coffee in the dining room, cover reception duties as needed
* Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS include the following:
* Must be 18 years of age
* Must be Fidelity Bondable
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
* CPR/First Aid Certified
* Negative Tuberculosis test
* Clear background check
COMPETENCIES AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
* Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of elderly and their needs
and the competency to meet those needs on a consistent basis
* Able to communicate ideas well
* Able to question and listen to residents and coworkers for the
purpose of gaining understanding
* Able to represent and promote activities and programs as a member
of our team
* Able to organize and manage both information and time effectively
* Sufficient literary skills to read care plans and other
procedures and to complete required reports
PHYSICAL/MOTION REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successful perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities or special needs to perform the
essential functions.
* Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
* Frequent twisting, bending, extending and reaching for periods up
to eight (8) hours
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities or special needs to
perform the essential functions.
* All employees must be aware of adhere to the Property’s safety
standards and procedures.
* Operate front office equipment such as, but not limited to,
copy machines, computers and printers
Please submit your resume/work experience by using the APPLY FOR
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