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Resident Assistant - Atherton Place
Resident Assistant - Atherton PlaceWellstar Health System • Marietta, GA, US
Resident Assistant - Atherton Place

Resident Assistant - Atherton Place

Wellstar Health System • Marietta, GA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Wellstar Physical Therapy - Marietta

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful : to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Overview

The Resident Assistant (RA) participates in the care of Atherton Place Personal Care Residents from a Resident Centered Approach. The RA assists Personal Care Residents with activities of daily living according to State regulations; assures a protective and watchful oversight; remains aware of residents' needs, whereabouts, state of health and daily functioning; and interacts with residents and families. Activities of daily living include, but are not limited to, medication assistance, bathing, dressing, and grooming. Willing to learn additional skills as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Medication Assistance / Administration per State regulations

Storing medication and taking to resident at the prescribed times.

  • Proper documentation of medication assistance.
  • Interacting with doctors' offices and pharmacies to ensure proper and safe medication assistance.
  • Ability to maintain focus on medication assistance while dealing with outside distractions.
  • Be aware and observe for any side effects of medications.
  • Maintain watchful oversight of residents

    • Respond to and documentation of resident issues as they arise (ie : falls, medical emergency, etc.).

  • Observe and interact with residents on a daily basis.
  • Interact with and keep families / sponsor informed of resident issues.
  • Be aware of resident whereabouts.
  • Interact with supportative agencies (ie : sitters, hospice, home health, etc.).
  • Participate in the formation of resident care plans, evaluation of cognitive status and ability to self-administer medications.
  • Assist residents with ADL's as per resident need

    • Bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.

  • Maintain an awareness of each resident's normal appearance intervene, as appropriate, if a resident's state of health appears to be in jeopardy.
  • Maintain apartment in sanitary and clutter free condition.
  • Assist with resident transfers (ie : chair to bed, wheelchair to commode, etc.).
  • Assist with resident laundry.
  • Assist in dining room to serve meals.
  • Assist resident with any needs that may arise, ie : apartment cleanliness, thermostat, tv, light bulbs, toilets, phone calls, etc.
  • Maintain State Readiness

    • Ensure that required education is met each year.

  • Maintain resident files.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

    • Qualifications

  • Required Minimum Education

    • High School graduate or equivalent with CNA certification in the state of Georgia.

  • Required Minimum Experience

    • Minimum 2 years experience preferred in a similar setting with older adults.

  • Required Minimum Skills

    • Good customer service and communication skills required; demonstrates courteous and positive attitude; must be able to read and write; ability to relate well with teammates, healthcare professionals, residents, and families.

  • Basic computer skills with Windows based environment for participation in training and resident documentation.
  • Current skills in medication assistance or willingness to learn.
  • Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

    • Cert Nurse Assistant Required

  • Basic Life Support Required
  • BLS - Instructor Required
  • BLS - Provisional Required

    • Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful workand enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

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