American House Senior Living Communities · 15 hours ago
Resident Assistant (Caregiver)-3rd Shift-Hamilton Place
US-TN-Chattanooga
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAmerican House Senior Living Communities is dedicated to providing high-quality housing for seniors. They are seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal assistance to residents, ensuring their functional independence and psychosocial wellness under the supervision of a nurse.
Assisted LivingElder CareElderly
Responsibilities
Providing companionship, building rapport and establishing a trusting relationship with our residents
Assisting residents in activities of daily living, to include ambulation, transferring, showering, personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, reminders, supervision
Gathering and assisting residents in activities, conducting activities in groups or one-on-one with residents as requested
Conducting daily tasks in a safe manner and for adhering to all safety procedures
Serves residents meals and after-meal cleanup
Assures that resident rooms are clean and tidy throughout each day. Is responsible for resident laundry, as assigned
Observes residents and reporting any concerns, e.g., skin breakdown, rash, behavioral changes, speech change, change in appearance, etc., to Wellness Director
Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection, infection control, blood borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedure
Communicate with family members, visitors, and volunteers in a customer service-oriented manner
Report all changes in the resident’s psychosocial and physical condition, and in skin breakdown to the Wellness Director
Report all complaints, grievances, and instances of abuse to the Wellness Director and/or the Executive Director
Answer all emergency response system calls immediately
Provide post-mortem care as instructed
Complete all documentation and paperwork as required
Participate in Wellness meetings and mandatory trainings to ensure compliance with all regulations and policies
Ensure compliance to American House’s Mission and philosophy as well as all written policies and procedures that govern the Wellness Department
Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with policies and procedures and as instructed by the Wellness Director, as well as other members of the leadership team
Qualification
Required
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both residents and staff
Ability to lift, pull, push, carry 40 pounds and to move about the community quickly in order to provide emergency assistance to residents
Maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers, transports patients and equipment as appropriate
High school diploma or equivalent educational experience
Minimum 18 years of age
Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test and physical
Preferred
Experience working with Seniors
CNA certification
Previous experience in Assisted Living or Memory Care
Company
American House Senior Living Communities
American House Senior Living Communities provides memory care, independent, and assisted living services for elders.
Founded in 1979
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Germain-Robin
Chief Operating Officer
Kari Vaughn
Regional Human Resources Business Partner
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