Resident Assistant

Resident Assistant – Cedarhurst Senior Living

About Cedarhurst: Cedarhurst Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living communities, dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through exceptional care and personalized services. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Cedarhurst creates vibrant environments where seniors can thrive and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

Position: Resident Assistant, reporting directly to the Director of Nursing.

The Resident Assistant supports residents in maintaining their dignity, independence, and overall quality of life by providing personal care assistance, companionship, and encouragement in daily activities. This role plays a vital part in promoting the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of residents through compassionate care, effective communication, and proactive engagement in community life. Resident Assistants work closely with the care team to monitor health status, support individualized care plans, and ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming living environment.

• Assist and provide direction to residents regarding their personal care needs, including grooming, hygiene, dressing, nutrition, and more.
• Answer signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine residents’ needs using a proactive approach.
• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
• Transport residents or assist them with walking, turning, or repositioning alone or with assistance.
• Change bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, and answer telephone.
• Assist with laundry and housekeeping duties.
• Assist residents to and from dining room as needed and assist with meals.
• Encourage and assist residents to participate in activities.
• Listen to and understand residents’ concerns and report observations immediately to the care team as needed.
• Promote the physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing of each resident and strive to maintain the ultimate goal of returning the resident to their maximum level of self‑care and independence, when possible.
• Understand and follow residents’ Advance Directives and their wishes.
• Ensure effective communication with residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
• Work well with others and take direction from management, while taking initiative to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience as a resident assistant within a senior living community or healthcare setting preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word), web‑based platforms, electronic health record systems, and any HR‑related systems as applicable.

• This position may require walking or standing for extended periods and moving throughout the community, resident apartments, and other areas.
• May occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, as well as climb or balance.
• Requires effective communication and interpretation of written information.
• May need to lift up to fifty (50) pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Must follow all infection prevention and control protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.
• Involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale, and contributing as a collaborative team player.
• Required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives, actively pursuing self‑improvement and continuous learning.

• Core values guide how we work together and care for those we serve. We expect every team member to be passionate, trustworthy, empathetic, positive, respectful, and approachable.
• We invest in comprehensive training and opportunities for personal and professional growth, with a commitment to promoting from within.
• Competitive benefits package, including…