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Job description
Resident AssistantThe primary role of the Resident Assistant is to assist, sustain, and nurture the residents that live on Enhanced Living. They provide assistance with activities of daily living, care of the resident's environment, and meet other needs as required. The goal of the work of the resident assistant is to promote a high quality of life for the residents. The resident assistant works as a member of a team that seeks to achieve a homelike setting while maintaining excellence in all areas of care.In addition, the resident assistant will demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and mission of Hebrew SeniorLife and recognize residents' dignity and choice in all aspects of daily life. They are an active participant in the programs, work, and social environment of Enhanced Living, and strive to make every resident encounter into a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity, while ensuring the provision of safe and efficient quality care and support.Core Competencies:Demonstrates empathy and compassion with all interactions with residents and with familiesArticulates importance of supporting independence and resident choice when caring for residents and in all interactions with residentsDemonstrates strong communication skills and ability to foster teamworkDemonstrates commitment to excellence and high quality careDemonstrates the importance of accountability and personal ownership related to teamwork and resident carePosition Responsibilities:Support residents in living their best lives each day and in meeting their Vitalize 360 goalsRecognize and respond to the needs of the residents and familiesRecognize and communicate changes in the resident's condition to the appropriate team memberFacilitate life enrichment activities and programs that encourage resident engagement, and engage residents individually who do not wish to attend group programsRemind and encourage residents to attend programs based on their Vitalize 360 goalsAdhere to Safe Patient Handling practices, i.e. maintain a no manual lift environmentParticipate in Quality Improvement programsAssist residents with all aspects of personal care as indicated in the care plans.Document pertinent information regarding care delivered in the designated areas of the resident's electronic medical recordReport accidents and incidents as they occurReport any observed or suspected resident abuse immediatelyObserve and report skin integrityParticipate in daily report team and care planning meetings as neededFollow infection control practicesAttend and participate in ongoing training and educational classesMaintain confidentiality and privacy of the resident according to HIPPA regulationsCommunicate effectively with peers, other team members, residents and familiesMaintain cleanliness of the resident's apartment and common program areasPrepare, serve, and clean up after meals, snacks, and programsParticipate in floor meetingsOther duties as assignedDemonstrate the understanding that the residents' medical needs, though important, are not a predictor of the entire needs of the residentWork to make Enhanced Living more home-like and less institutionalQualifications:Fluent English skills requiredComputer literacy requiredFlexibility and ability to work independently and collaborativelyMust have an optimistic and positive demeanor, excellent oral and written communication skills, good intuition and able to adapt to changing priorities and display good, sound judgment with a sense of humorMust be motivated to learn and flexible to changeMinimum of 1-2 years of experience in an environment working with the elderly and/or disabled, preferably in the home care settingEmployee must successfully pass the CORI check as requested by Orchard CoveWorking Conditions and Physical Demands:Ability to move around the EL areaAbility to occasionally move items up to 20 pounds.Ability to push an occupied wheelchairRemote Type: On-siteSalary Range: $15.00 - $28.00
Worksite address
canton, MA, 02021, US
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