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National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) · 3 months ago

Resident Assistant Full-Time 3p-11p

Okatie, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) is a leader in senior care, fostering an environment of teamwork and growth in a healthcare setting. The Resident Assistant will perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, promoting a compassionate environment for the residents.

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Responsibilities

Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed

Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis

Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics

Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information as assigned

Routinely turn and position residents as necessary

Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse

Recognize a resident’s ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the caregiving environment

Participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care. Provide input to the nurses for development of the plan of care

Provide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs

Prepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room (unless resident on bed rest) making sure that food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is provided to those residents who cannot feed themselves

Keep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directed

Maintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas

Assist nursing staff with the basics of aseptic and sterile techniques to avoid infection of residents and self-contamination of equipment and supplies

Be alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light and noise control

Take TPR, blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc. as directed

Promptly answer call lights and other resident needs

Utilize proper body mechanics when lifting or transporting residents