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Resident Assistant

Resident Assistant

Life Care Companies, LLCMemphis, TN, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

When you work at Heritage at Irene Woods , you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

The Heritage at Irene Woods is recruiting for Resident Care Associates - you may call this role a Nursing Assistant, no certification required. We require a very high level of customer service so candidates who have a passion for seniors are needed.

While experience is appreciated, we are willing to train those who have a true heart for working with seniors. Resident Care Associates perform various resident care activities and related nonprofessional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of residents.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Resident Care Associate :

  • Assist all residents / clients with a high quality of personal care, including but not limited to; bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, incontinent care, foot care, vital signs, height and weight checks per policy.
  • Make all beds as needed in A.M., turn down as needed in P.M. and change bed linens once each week or PRN.
  • Complete resident's personal laundry as assigned.
  • Assist residents with meal time. Cut food. Encourage to eat.
  • Promote a calm atmosphere.
  • Complete and document shift assignments as assigned, if unable to complete, report to nursing supervisor.
  • Report to nurse on duty and Director of Health Services all unusual behavior of resident (changing of status).
  • Provide activities as planned and / or directed.
  • Respond to call lights and emergencies in a timely manner.
  • Provide emergency care within scope of practice.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have :

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • One (1) year experience working as a PCA / HHA / RA preferred
  • One (1) year experience working in assisted living / memory care preferred

    • No Certification Required

    This community embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice the LCS Hospitality Promises™ in all interactions with residents, participants, fellow employees, and guests

  • We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.
  • We treat everyone with courteous respect.
  • We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.
  • We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
  • We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
  • We make you feel important.
  • We embrace and value our differences.
  • We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
  • We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
  • We pay attention to details.

    • If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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