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.
