Resident Assistant – job post

Join our team as a Caregiver for our Assisted Living wing.
Weekday schedule with occasional weekends

We are seeking individuals passionate about senior care to join us in providing exceptional service to our residents. No previous certifications required but considered a plus.

Be part of our commitment
to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our residents and staff alike. Located in the heart of a bustling city, our community offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, providing a range of services from assisted living to memory care.

At Sunrise Senior Living, we value teamwork and collaboration, where innovative ideas are encouraged to enhance the quality of care we provide. Join our team and contribute towards making a positive impact on the lives of our residents, one day at a time!

Perks of the Position:
Enjoy an array of benefits and rewards as part of our team:

• Generous paid time off, with option to convert unused time annually
• Financial aid for Nursing students – up to 50% student loan assistance
• Bonus incentives for specific shifts and weekends

And that’s not all! Our comprehensive benefits package also features:

• Referral program with rewards of up to $800
• Continuing education support
• Medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options
• Retirement savings contributions
• Assistance with professional licensure costs

For more details, explore the full range of benefits offered at Sunrise Senior Living.

Job Description:

Aid residents in their daily activities, promoting independence while under the guidance of licensed personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding residents’ information and conditions.
• Adhere to established protocols, procedures, and quality standards.
• Assist with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, changing clothes, nail care, and toileting.
• Ensure residents have clean bedding and make beds when necessary.
• Support residents during meals and snacks for proper nutrition intake.
• Administer prescribed treatments to residents within approved nursing scope.
• Monitor and communicate changes in resident status promptly to supervisory staff.
• Contribute to resident care planning activities.
• Promote activities in accordance with residents’ individual care plans.
• Follow safe lifting and transfer procedures as per resident care plans and safety guidelines.

Perform other duties directed by superiors.

Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transfer resident weights up to 30 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Capacity to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist throughout an entire 8-hour workday.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and task sequencing ability.
• Passion for working with elderly residents.
• Effective communication skills in English for care plans execution and resident interaction.
• Certification in CPR and basic First Aid preferred.

Licensed Nursing Assistant certification in relevant state a bonus.

Physical Demands:

Essential to be active on feet continuously during shifts, and perform frequent bending, stooping, twisting while carrying out duties. Must be capable of lifting up to 30 pounds of resident weight and conducting resident transfers at least 25 times per shift. Quick and appropriate responses required in urgent situations and unforeseen resident behaviors during direct interactions. Ability to relocate residents swiftly during emergencies such as fires. Efficient performance of sequential tasks is crucial.