Resident Assistant - Cuyahoga Falls

Description

The Gardens at Cuyahoga, a Senior Living Community located in Cuyahoga Falls is currently seeking Full Time, Part Time and PRN Resident Assistants for all shifts. Shift can vary from 8 to 12 hours.

The Gardens at Cuyahoga attracts and retains the best staff because we treat them as we do our residents - appreciating their gifts, recognizing their goals, and encouraging their dreams.

• 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.

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

Six (6) months prior long-term care experience preferred.

Pre-placement drug test and criminal background check.

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.