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LH Resident AssociateBlue Skies West - San Antonio, TXOverviewSalary Range $14.50 Position Type PRNDescriptionAre you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application with Blue Skies today and find out what it truly means to be a part of a team.We are committed to providing our team with the support they need. At Blue Skies of Texas, we offer medical, dental, and vision benefits! Some of our unique benefits we offer are:Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramA generous PTO programRetirement plansYou contribute to our success! Every role has an impact on our residents lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for dedicated professionals like you to be a part of our Assisted Living Facility Liberty House team. Join us in our efforts to better our community!As a Resident Associate, you will assist seniors who are functionally, physically, and or socially impaired and need 24hour oversight. The Resident Associates role is to assist residents with those activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without help; fostering at all times residents independence and freedom of choice. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of assisted living.What you will do in this role:Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) to include: transferring, mobility, dressing and undressing (clothing should be clean and appropriate for the season), bathing, personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail care, hair care, feet care), mobility devices (cane, walker, wheelchair, crutches, electric carts), and care of assistive devices such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids.Assists residents with Instrumental ADL to include: telephone use (calls, phone repairs, and hearing and vision adaptive devices), housekeeping (vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning bathroom, bed making, and bed changes, and laundry), escorting and coordinating internal transportation needs, and mail delivery and personal correspondence.Assists residents with self-administration of medications, including monitoring of medication supplies and documentation.Observes and promptly reports changes in resident physical condition and cognitive or emotional status to the licensed nurse or Supervisor.Conducts resident rounds and room checks, monitors environmental safety hazards, and records incidents, errors, accidents, and resident-to-resident-related events.Responds to and acts in accordance with established procedures in emergency or disaster situations.Follows up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.QualificationsQualifications :Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience working with seniors is desirable.Preferred: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, AED and First Aid certifications.Demonstrate an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents, as well as an understanding of the aging process.Work collaboratively with peers and other team members, and use tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally-charged situations.Must be able to speak, read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English, and plan and complete duties with minimal direction.Possess excellent customer service skills, be self-motivated, work independently, recognize facility needs, and be able to deal effectively with assisted living residents and family members, senior staff, and all Blue Skies departments and guests.
Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78201, US
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