Resident Assistant (ALL shifts) - Cottagewood Senior Communities

Cottagewood is located on a beautiful 17 acre campus complete with charming courtyards and attractive cottages.  We have a compassionate, caring and dedicated team who daily demonstrate our mission, "To Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Every Person who Comes in Contact with Our Organization".  If you enjoy being part of a team, are a caring and compassionate person and love to help people, this position may be a perfect fit for you.  Our employees enjoy flexible work schedules, opportunities for advancement and paid comprehensive training!  No experience is necessary.  

• We offer competitive wages $18.00 (starting), and up to $23.00 for applicants who have experience and/or hold a CNA. 
• Shift differential pay of $1.00 for evening shift and $2.00 for overnights.
• Double time on holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid sick
• Floating holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (30+ hours per week)
  
• Long & short term disability (30+ hours per week) 
• Company paid life insurance (30+ hours per week) 
• 401K w/match

Job Overview
Our Resident Assistants provide both physical and emotional care to our Residents and their families.

Job Responsibilities and Duties 
•Assist residents with ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) as identified in the service plan. These cares may include all or some of the following: assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of hair; assisting with showering or bathing; toileting; rubbing with lotions; fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed by an RN; redirection of confused client, and other cares as assigned
•Assisting with ambulation and transfers, including proper use of a transfer belt and assistive devices and proper body mechanics to avoid injury.
•Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for residents.
•Help each resident to reach and maintain the highest level of performance and independence.
•Provide residents with both physical and emotional support.
•Assist with treatments as delegated by the Registered Nurse per the resident service agreement
•Observe client and report changes in physical and emotional condition such as change in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc.
•Assist with activities by encouraging activity participation and escorting residents to scheduled activities
•Interact with residents to provide reassurance, engagement, and redirection as appropriate.
•Complete all required documentation daily; service schedule, flow sheet, communication book, etc.
•Attend In-service training as assigned 

Qualifications 
•Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. 
•Must be able to prioritize, and organize work effectively and efficiently. 
•Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations. 
•Must work as a team member with other personnel. 
•Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills. 
•Must be punctual, with good attendance record. 
•Able to make responsible choices and decisions and act in the resident’s best interest. 
•Maintains confidentiality 
•Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English 

Working Hours 
We have FT & PT shifts available.  The RA will be required to work every other weekend and some holidays.

General Notes 
•This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor.
•Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as needs prevail.

Gentle Touch Health Initiatives is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. GTHI is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.