Description

Essential Responsibilities Resident Care/Direct Care:

*Assist residents with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, eating/feeding, toileting, transferring, and ambulation.

*Actively encourage resident participation in exercise programming and Community activities.

*Provide assistance to residents participating in exercise programming and other activity programs.

*Participate in setting up of the dining room as directed, serve meals to residents, and assist residents during mealtime as necessary.

*Assist with cleaning of dining rooms as assigned.

*Practice safety procedures and comply with established reporting of accidents and injuries to Resident Wellness Director, Resident Care Director, Wellness Nurse, or designee.

*Complete all orientation and training requirements as outlined by state regulations and community policies and procedures.

*Report all changes in resident’s health status to Resident Wellness Director, Resident Care Director, Wellness Nurse or designee.

*Maintain current local and state certification, if applicable.

*Attend to other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Requirements

Qualifications Education:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred. Experience: Six (6) months prior long-term care experience preferred.

Testing: Pre-placement drug test and criminal background check.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Good organizational and time management skills. Exhibits a caring and compassionate attitude while articulating true concern for people. Able to work flexible hours and be available to respond during off-duty hours to community problems and emergencies. Possess good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Possess the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in the language of the residents.

Summary

Resident Assistants are responsible for assisting with activities of daily living, activity programs, and dining services. The provision of these services must  be performed to ensure the health, welfare, safety, and independence of our residents is of primary  concern. We offer competitive wages, benefits, tuition assistance, attendance incentives, and 401K. Part time employee's earn PTO. If you are interested in joining our extraordinary team you can apply by submitting your resume.

The Palmerton provides the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.