Resident Assistant

Job Title: Resident Assistant

CBRF required, must have provide certification.

$16/hr.

Shifts:

2nd shift 3 pm – 11 pm based on schedule and every other weekend.

3rd shift 11 pm – 7 am based on schedule and every other weekend.

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or GED

• Competed in a state-approved CBRF program within a state-required time frame and was able to provide proof of competition with a certificate from certified trainers. Not successfully completing training modules or annual in-services will be cause for immediate dismissal from employment.

• Experience is not required but is preferred for the Resident Assistant position.

• Training is available for those individuals willing to learn the Resident Assistant role.

• Once in the role, training may be required or requested.

Qualifications:

• Ability to understand instructions and complete all functions necessary for the role of a Resident Assistant.

• The ability to function with minimal supervision.

• Must have a tuberculosis testing done within the 30 days before start. 

Expectations:

• Must be a team player.

• Willing to help your co-workers even if the Resident might not be under your assignment.

• Follow all privacy guidelines regarding the health information of the Residents.

• Read and understand HIPAA guidelines.

• Keeping “gossip” and “Negativity” out of the workplace.

• Able to take direction from your immediate supervisor and administrator.

• Be able to familiarize yourself with individual Resident needs and care plans.

• Document accordingly and neatly for Resident charting. Every Resident on your assignment, every shift is required to be documented.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent lifting of 25-30 pounds and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

• Is physically capable of safely performing the job-related duties of giving Resident care.

Working Conditions:

• Job duties are performed with the CBRF community or in a prearranged area for activity-related outings.

• May be exposed to disagreeable conditions including odors, infection, and illness.

• To have patience, respect, and “bedside manner” to provide care related to the special needs of each of our Residents.