Job description
The Village of Heather Hills
Come see why we are different here!
The Village of Heather Hills is an independent and assisted living facility that has been providing a home for the elderly since 1974. Over the years, we have cultivated a strong sense of community not only with our residents, but also with our staff. As a Heather Hills employee you are taking up our mission to keep the magic alive and serve those around you. At Heather Hills, we work together to make a difference. Join our team and see why we’re different!
Job Summary: The Resident Aide provides direct care to residents by assisting with activities of daily living.
2nd and 3rd shift!
Full-time, Part-time, PRN available
Sign on bonus:
- 2nd shift $300 after training, $450 after 90 days
- 3rd shift $500 after 30 days, $1000 after 90 days
We are proud to Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Opportunities to advance and grow your career
- And More!
If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their residents is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. We have a graciously appointed facility with strong belief in resident care and service; join us at our beautiful facility!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO/AA/M/F/DV
Responsibilities:
The duties of a Resident Aide are listed but not limited to the following:
- Maintaining resident activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, grooming/ personal hygiene needs, dressing, oral hygiene, hair care, etc.).
- Actively assisting with answering call pendants of residents in a timely manner.
- Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning and transporting of residents into and out of beds, chairs, wheelchairs, showers, etc.
- Actively completing and participating in walking rounds with on-coming staff to ensure resident needs are met, resident apartments are clean, and that residents are safe.
- Maintaining resident documentation in the Point of Care.
- Help residents maintain a tidy and safe environment.
- Cleaning and disinfecting of Village Care shower room after each use.
- Take resident vital signs (such as blood pressure and pulse) and weight.
- Ensure resident linens are clean, changing them when necessary.
- Conduct skin assessments, documenting and reporting results.
- Perform colostomy and catheter care.
- Assist residents with insertion, removal and maintenance of hearing aids.
- Properly transport and dispose of bio-hazard materials.
- Perform any reasonable tasks at resident request.
- Maintain professionalism while communicating with residents, families, co-workers and supervisors.
- Communicate resident needs to the Med Tech.
- Inform Med Tech of problems, concerns, and changes in resident condition.
- Communicate and respond to walkies.
- Learn and abide by HIPAA policy.
- Follow proper call-in procedure.
- Properly report through the chain of command (Med Tech-> On call-> Training Supervisor-> Staffing Coordinator-> Assistant Director of Wellness-> Director of Wellness).
- Follow and report for weekend and holiday rotations.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience not required.
- The ability to perform transfers and ADLs for residents.
- Frequent communication with residents and team members in a respectful and friendly manner.
- must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop for 8 or more hours at a time. As well as the ability to lift and carry over 50LBS.
- Must be tactful, courteous and cheerful in dealing with residents, visitors and staff.
- Must possess the skill to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
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