Residential Living Assistant - St Joseph Village - CHRISTUS Health

Summary:

The Residential Living Assistant provides personal care services, assistance, support, and supervision to residents.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Follow the assistance plan in providing services to residents.
• Assist in the development and updating of each resident's assistance plan.
• Do personal laundry for residents if so, as requested in the assistance plan.
• Strip and make residents' beds weekly on housekeeping day.
• Assist in serving meals and bussing tables during mealtimes.
• Keep residents' apartments clean and tidy on a daily basis.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility.
• Give residents prescribed medication or remind them to take medication as needed.
• Assist residents with oxygen and other medical device as outlined in the assistance plan.
• Encourage socialization among residents.
• Assist with the activity program; conduct activities as directed by the Activity manager/ Coordinator or assigned by the supervisor.
• Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities. Promote activities enthusiastically to pique residents' interest.
• Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.
• Monitor the health, safety, and well-being of the residents.
• Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc., as requested.
• Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents.
• Report concerns about residents to supervisor and coworkers.
• Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up.
• Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.
• Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs, but no later than 24 hours after the occurrence.
• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families, and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations, and personnel.
• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent years of experience required.

Experience

• 1 year of experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• CNA preferred.
• BLS required.

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time

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