Resident Assistant - The Glenn Buffalo
Company: The Glenn Buffalo
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Starting at $16.00/hour plus more for experience and CNA
certification + shift differential$1000 Hiring Bonus for FT , $500
for PTALL shifts available FT/PT Assisted Living and Memory
CareBenefits:401k matchAffordable Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life
Insurance Generous Vacation TimeSick Leave BenefitsPaid Holidays,
Yearly Floating HolidaysEmployee Assistance Program, Work/Life
Balance Services to help you lead a happier and more productive
life at home and at workAll employees (including immediate family)
eligible for a 20% Tuition Grant with Rasmussen UniversityCareer
Growth OpportunitiesWe have a compassionate, caring and dedicated
team who daily demonstrate our mission, "To Make a Positive
Difference in the Lives of Every Person who Comes in Contact with
our Organization". If you enjoy being part of a team, are a caring
and compassionate person and love to help people, this position may
be a perfect fit for you. Our employees enjoy flexible work
schedules, opportunities for advancement and paid comprehensive
training.Our Core Values of Accountability, Compassion and Teamwork
act as our guide in each of our interactions with residents,
families, guests and other team members. We support a culture of
personal and professional growth with competitive wages. Our
comprehensive benefits package includes: medical, dental, vision,
and 401(k) retirement plan.Job Objective(s)The Resident Assistant
is a caregiver responsible for providing the hands on care, both
physical and emotional, as outlined in each resident's service
agreement. The RA supports the residents by assisting in the dining
room and participating in activities and outings. The RA is
responsible for effectively communicating with residents, families,
and notifying the case manager of any changes in condition or
concerns.Job Responsibilities and Duties --- Assist residents with
ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) as identified in the service
plan. These cares may include all or some of the following:
assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of
hair; assisting with showering or bathing; rubbing with lotions;
fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed by an RN; redirection
of confused client, and other cares as assigned.--- Assisting the
client with use of the commode, urinal, or toilet and with adult
incontinence products as assigned.--- Assisting with ambulation and
transfers, including proper use of a transfer belt and assistive
devices and proper body mechanics to avoid injury.--- Assist in use
of hearing aids and glasses for residents.--- Help each resident to
reach and maintain the highest level of performance and
independence.--- Provide residents with both physical and emotional
support.--- Assist with treatments as delegated by the Registered
Nurse per the resident service agreement--- Observe client and
report changes in physical and emotional condition such as change
in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc.--- Take and record
temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration as instructed.
Report changes or concerns to case manager.--- Assist with
activities by encouraging activity participation and escorting
residents to scheduled activities--- Participate in activities as
assigned--- Interact with residents to provide reassurance,
engagement, and redirection as appropriate.--- Answer all pendant
calls promptly and take appropriate action.--- Communicate resident
information to the case manager verbally and through the daily
log.--- Complete all required documentation daily; service
schedule, flow sheet, communication book, etc.--- Attend In-service
training as assigned Qualifications --- Excellent communication
skills, both oral and written. --- Must be able to prioritize, and
organize work effectively and efficiently. --- Must be flexible and
adaptable to changing situations. --- Must work as a team member
with other personnel. --- Must demonstrate good interpersonal
skills. --- Must be punctual, with good attendance record. --- Must
remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances. --- Able to make
responsible choices and decisions and act in the resident's best
interest. --- Maintains confidentiality --- Able to read, write,
spell, do basic math, speak and understand English Working Hours
The work schedule and hours may vary from week to week. The RA will
be required to work weekends and holidays and may be required to
work beyond the normal schedule.General Notes --- This job
description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details
will be specified by the supervisor. The employee will also perform
other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor.---
Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities,
duties and hours as needs prevail. Gentle Touch Health Initiatives
is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and
does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. GTHI
is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled. PI183140602
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