Resident Assistant - PRN

Company: Provision Living
Location: Hattiesburg
Posted on: May 3, 2021

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Resident Care Assistant - PRN

Provision Living was created with the sole purpose of providing elders and their families with exceptional assisted living and memory care services. We believe our unique talents fit together to provide extraordinary care.

If you are interested in joining a team of passionate professionals, we are now hiring a Resident Care Assistant to support and care to the residents in activities of daily living, fostering independence, promoting individuality, while respecting and protecting each resident's right to privacy in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. Also, you will support the team in optimizing each resident's well-being and overall experience.

Essential Functions:

Support, encourage and assist residents with activities of daily living, to include bathing support, medication reminders, assistance with clothing and other needs as appropriate

• Escort residents to the dining room and other activity events as needed
• Respond promptly to the Emergency Call System to assist residents with their needs
• Report to Management any deviations or changes observed in resident
• Deliver meal trays to apartments of residents upon request
• Assist with housekeeping which includes cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and laundry duties
• Assist with meal service, including the serving of meals to residents in the dining room, as well as clean up duties including washing dishes, mopping floors, etc.
• Cross train and share in duties as needed in all areas including visitor tours, answering phones, helping with activities, etc.
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• CNA and First Aid certification preferred
• 0-2 years of previous work experience
• Clearly communicate with residents, employees, resident families and visitors in English
• Read and interpret general directives
• Effectively respond to questions from employees, managers, clients, customers and public
• Organize and delegate work among fellow employees to ensure that all work is complete
• Read proper dosage measure amounts
• Identify problems and use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Possess a general appreciate of seniors and an understanding of the aging process, as well as be aware of its challenge
• Maintain and promote a good working relationship with staff, families and residents is essential
• Exhibit and promote a high level of customer service and hospitality towards and among all residents, employees, visitors and the community

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift/move up to 50lbs, bend, maintain stationary position, move freely, operate equipment, ascend/descend freely, and position self to reach equipment above or below normal standing height

Benefits & Compensation:

We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, employee assistance program, and employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance.

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