Resident Assistant
Per diem positions at the Oak Tree Lodge on all shifts; Current First Aid and CPR certifications preferred. Pay range: $17.50 to $19.50 per hour
Responsible To : Lodge Shift Supervisor
Summary of Job:
Provides assistance with daily living tasks to Lodge Residents.
Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with meals, dressing, bathing, bed making and grooming.
- Observe and tidy rooms and Lodge public areas for safety conditions and cleanliness.
- Notify supervisor of any resident request, need or change in personality or change in condition.
- Give residents nourishment.
- Chart baths, bed changes, vital signs and weights, daily work activities and resident conditions.
- If assigned, assist residents with transportation to and from medical appointments and activities.
- Assist with watering the OTL plants as needed.
- Attend to cleaning needs of residents; empty trash and do laundry.
- Attend mandatory in- services.
- Attend Monthly staff meetings.
- Complete dementia training requirements.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Literacy, emotional maturity, patience, general interest and a concern for the elderly and frail.
- Willingness to accept supervision and ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Ability to complete assigned duties without limitations.
- Must have a valid CA driver’s license.
- Must have CPR and first aid certificate and complete requirements for dementia training.
- Ability to meet the physical needs of the position.
Jay Labinger is a Gardens resident, he was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Jay received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College. He attended Harvard University where he earned a Ph.D. He was an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Notre Dame. His career has included positions with Occidental Research Corporation & Atlantic Richfield. He is the Administrator of Beckman Institute at the California Institute of Technology as well as a Faculty Associate in the Chemistry Department. He enjoys reading, playing the piano, tennis and traveling. He has published books on the history of chemistry, sociology of science and literature & science. Here at the Gardens, Jay is part of the Conservation & Sustainability Committee the Green Fund as well as many other groups through the Gardens Club.
Jane Hurd is a Gardens resident, she was born & raised in a small town in Arkansas. After she received her BA from the University of Arkansas she moved to California and taught seventh grade English in Porterville CA. After two years she moved to Los Angeles and worked for the Department of Health Services and pursued a master’s degree in public administration from USC. She served as CEO for two Los Angeles area hospitals. She continues to consult as an executive coach for CEOs of healthcare companies. She has served on several boards including Mutual of America Insurance Company, YMCA of Metropolitan LA, LA Visiting Nurses Association and Inland Empire Girl Scouts. Jane is an award-winning author and plays several musical instruments. Here at the Gardens, Jane is part of the newly formed Bequest Committee, as well as many other groups through the Gardens Club.
