Resident Assistant

Company: Ohio Living
Location: Willoughby
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
The Resident Assistant provides residents and patients with routine personal care, recreational programming, housekeeping, and meal service in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations and as directed by the Charge Nurse.
Responsibilities
Care and Customer Management

• Carries out daily plan of care including all aspects of basic daily living and personal care needs.
• Executes daily activities for residents as scheduled.
• Serves and assists residents with meals.
• Provides medication reminders to residents as permitted under Ohio law.
• Knows location of assigned residents within the community at all times.
• Listens and responds to the needs of residents and staff members.
• Monitors residents' general medical condition and reports changes to Charge Nurses. Administration and Reporting
  • Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
  • Informs Charge Nurse of supply and equipment needs.
  • Willingly and consistently shares opinions and observations of departmental operations with Charge Nurse.
  • Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed. Operations Management
    • Completes routine light housekeeping and laundry tasks for the unit, such as emptying wastebaskets, cleaning tables after meals, etc. and reports any hazardous conditions to the Charge Nurse.
    • Follows established infection control and standard precaution policies, fire and safety policies, and practices good body mechanics. All other duties as assigned.
      Qualifications
      Education
      • High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience
        • Experience in a long-term care or other related healthcare setting preferred. Other Requirements
          • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Location Information
            Ohio Living Breckenridge Village is Willoughby's premier retirement community offering long-term nursing care, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and assisted living. We also offer independent living apartments, ranch homes and brownstones. Most importantly, we're a company that:
            • chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization
            • makes its mission the heart of our organization by consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve
            • provides an engaging, recognition centered, team-oriented workplace dedicated to career, family and faith Why work at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village?
              Our residents and employees have access to the Veale Wellness Center, Mahan Cultural Arts Center, and nature trails throughout our park-like campus. Depending on an employee's status, they may benefit from:
              • competitive wages
              • affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
              • 403b retirement savings
              • paid time off including your birthday
              • training, continuing education, and education assistance
              • pay advances up to $500
              • free meals/meal allowance
              • the latest technology
              • subsidized child care at Clapp Children's Center
              • unlimited career opportunities
              • and much more!
                Who is Ohio Living?
                Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Living is one of the nation's largest not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organizations. Since its founding in 1922, Ohio Living has defined the highest standards of quality of life for adults in 50 Ohio counties.
                Our mission is to provide adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel.
                Our Values:Care --- Integrity --- Customer Service --- Innovation
                Financial Stewardship --- Leadership --- Inclusion

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