Resident Assistant

STARTING RATE: $15.50/hr.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Resident Assistant provides non-direct resident/patient care. This position is designed to provide experience that leads to becoming a NYS Certified Nursing Assistant. The CNA training program will consist of classroom instruction, clinical practices and on-the- job supervised training which leads to acquiring the knowledge, skills and certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Replenishes unit supplies as directed
• Make-up unoccupied beds
• Transports residents to/from dining rooms, therapies, and activities
• Accompanies residents to an appointment (non hands on tasks)
• Assists with meal tray pass
• Cleans utility and nourishment rooms
• Passes water to residents
• Maintains resident's room, bath and personal belongings including laundry/close, in a clean orderly condition
• Reports to nurse at the beginning, and end of each shift and anytime leaving the unit
• Reports any changes noted in a resident's condition or behavior to the nurse
• Respects the resident's dignity, confidentiality, and individuality
• Attends in-services, including all mandatory in-services, either required by NYS regulation or facility policies
• Performs any additional unit tasks as requested by the nurse
• Adheres to assigned meal and break times
• Follows facility policies and procedures
• Follows Universal Precautions and infection Control Practices
• Maintains Corporate Compliance Standards
• Interacts positively with residents, family members and visitors in all circumstances
• Displays effective time management skills
• Represents the facility in a professional manner
• Provides excellent customer service skills
• REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 18 years of age; high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness
• Physical endurance for frequent activity; ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)