Resident Assistant Jobs

$17- $21/hr base pay

Up to $1000 Sign-On Bonus!

Shift and Weekend Differentials!

60 Day Wage Increase!

Medication Training Bonus!

Tuition Reimbursement!

Full-Time | Part-Time | Casual

Day Shift | Evening Shift | Overnights

Are you ready to make a difference in people’s lives? As a Resident Assistant, you will live the values of Caring, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation and Stewardship by providing exceptional care and support to your residents. You’ll assist in their daily living, forming strong bonds while creating a positive joy-filled living environment. Create a meaningful opportunity for yourself by joining our strong Vista Prairie Communities team!

Key Accountabilities

Resident Care

• Aids residents in preparation for medical tests and doctor’s appointments as necessary. This includes proper completion of physician visit forms.
• Assists residents with preparation and transport to/from appointments, activities, meals, and social programs as necessary.
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s); i.e. dental and mouth care, dressing/ undressing, hair care, toileting, personal hygiene, and other duties as directed.
• Checks residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met.
• Answers resident emergency calls promptly.
• Supports residents in walking with or without self-help devices as instructed.
• Lifts, turns, moves, positions, and transports residents into and out of beds, chairs, showers, etc. as necessary.

Following Delegated Tasks

• Observes, documents, and reports all changes in residents’ condition to the RN as soon as practical.
• Watches for and reports any changes in suite temperature, ventilation, lighting, etc.
• Reports all accidents and incidents and completes required documentation.

Customer Service

• Informs oncoming shift with any new resident conditions.
• Maintains a professional demeanor in demanding situations.
• Works collaboratively with team members and all staff to solve challenges encountered with resident and team needs.

Requirements

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant action.
• Stays up to date on all required training.
• Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age.
• Follows all policies and procedures.
• Must receive a "not disqualified" criminal background result and may not be on the OIG exclusions list.
• Understands and adheres to the Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy. Is familiar with the Resident’s Bill of Rights and adheres to it.
• Complies with state and federal HIPAA requirements.
• Must be able to relate information concerning residents’ condition.