Day Shift: 6a-6p, Night Shift: 6p-6a

Title: Resident Assistant Reports to: Wellness Director Work hours: As scheduled by the Wellness Director or Executive Director as related to resident housing needs Work Attire: Standard Resident Assistant uniform Primary purpose: The Resident Assistant position is part of the Heritage Pointe Senior Living operations Team, a resident focused, high performance, high commitment work team that supports the Heritage Pointe purpose of partnering with families in meeting the challenges of life. As a care partner, the Resident Assistant is responsible for assisting the resident with the activities of daily living. Qualifications/Skills Needed: The successful candidate must hold a High School Diploma or GED. Experience in senior resident services, social work, health care, or customer service is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. It is also preferred that the candidate have experience in working with older adults and knowledge of the aging process. Demonstrated support and understanding of the philosophy of Healthy Living Programs and the five domains of health (physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and social) is required. A flexible work schedule is also a neccessity. Duties include, but are NOT limited to: Caregiving duties: ? Work with the Wellness Director and the rest of the operations team to build relationships and strong communication with residents and families to ensure adjustment to Heritage Pointe Senior Living, identification of needs and problems, and the development of an appropriate plan of service for each individual resident. ? Provide assistance with Activities of Daily living to meet the residents physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual needs with respect and dignity. ? Bath, dress, and undress residents as needed. ? Assist with grooming needs such as, hair, mouth and nail care. ? Give foot soaks as directed by schedule. ? Transport residents and assist with walking. ? Assist with using the restroom, as needed. ? Change briefs and give perennial care. ? Change bed linens and make beds, as needed. ? Assist in recording temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as needed. ? Aid in the delivery of Healthy Living Programs, such as fall prevention, exercise and others as identified, which will provide entertainment, socialization, exercise, relaxation and fulfillment of spiritual needs to all residents. ? Share resident success stories and best practices to demonstrate the impact of Healthy Living Programs and to improve quality of service provided. ? Participate in family conferences as needed to discuss the residents status and review the appropriate service plan, medication regimen, and participation in the Healthy Living Program. ? Report any concerns or changes in residents physical, intellectual; or emotional well-being to the Wellness Director. Create and maintain resident record by: ? Properly creating resident records upon move-in ? Documenting ALL medications properly. ? Using proper notation on notes. ? Maintaining outside providers laboratory results. ? Creating and maintaining all reports including, incident and death reports. ? Completing transfer forms. Housekeeping and Safety Compliance Duties: ? Clean assigned area, following cleaning schedule. ? Learn and demonstrate proper cleaning solutions, identify solutions, display knowledge of solution apparatus. ? Familiarize self with MSDS booklet and Universal Work Precautions. ? Understand proper use of facility equipment. ? Housekeeping duties may include but are NOT limited too; laundering linens and personal clothing, cleaning bathrooms, taking out trash, spot cleaning apartments and changing light bulbs. ? Report observations concerning structural and equipment wear; defects and malfunctions to the supervisor. ? Carry-out special duties or projects, as assigned. Food Service Duti s: ? Assist with set-up, service and feeding, as necessary. ? Pass hydration and snacks, as scheduled. ? Perform or assist with kitchen duties as necessary and requested by supervisor. Physical Demands: This position is classified as HEAVY, requiring exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally and/ or 10-50 pounds of force constantly to lift or move objects. Functional requirements include constant standing and walking, frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, turning and standing. Finger and hand dexterity is required. Visual and hearing acuity is essential. The ability to understand and carry out oral instructions is necessary, and the ability to perform basic mathematical computations is required. Acceptance Statement: I have carefully read, understood and accepted this job description, including the qualifications and requirements of the position. As an associate of Heritage Pointe Senior Living, I certify that I am mentally capable and physically able to perform the essential functions of the position without any restrictions. I understand Universal Precautions Risk Classification Categories may apply to this position and I may be exposed to the AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis B viruses. I fully understand that this facility is an at will nature, which means, that I may resign at any time and could be discharged at any time with or without reason. Apply in person: 1030 S. Maple Ave, Cookeville, TN