Resident Services Attendant

JOB SUMMARY

About Christian Health: We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.

Why Join Our Team: Across our three campuses, ten communities, three service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us!

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Resident Services Attendant to join Hillcrest. The Resident Services Attendant is responsible for providing general assistance to residents. Set up and service of meals. Clean up of kitchen and dining room. Assistance in facilitating/ initiating 911 services if needed. Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of the Christian Health Care Center.

Competencies:

• Completes assignment schedule/clean-up duties.
• Assists in the preparation and serving (or pre-setting) at meals times.
• Answers call bells promptly and courteously and is responsive to resident's needs.
• Assists with set up, serving and provision of resident assistance as needed (including trays to be served in room) at resident meal times or when requested.
• Resets dining room tables accurately and restocks condiments for resident meals.
• Aides in compliance with various resident diets and food preferences.
• Works independently in absence of director; interacts effectively with Director and is an effective liaison. Updates Director on operation of facility, including resident/family issues.
• Is familiar with State, Federal and local regulations and aids in compliance.
• Acts as a liason to dietary dept. Calls Foods Services department whenever stock is insufficient for next days meals.
• Performs minor housekeeping tasks necessary to maintain orderly and neat appearance of the facility and as assigned.
• Assists in organizing and maintaining dietary supplies in storeroom; assures that all food items are dated and properly stored.
• Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities.
• Able to initiate work improvements.
• Records all resident charges on monthly log in a timely manner.
• Receives, reports, records and follows through with observations of relevant resident information in daily log book and to Director as needed.
• Oversees and cares for residents on a daily basis; is alert to change in resident's condition, reports to Director and documents in daily log.

Schedule: 3:00pm-11:00pm, Work every other weekend Saturday and Sunday.

Education: High school diploma.

Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes Health Insurance, a Dental Program, Paid Vacation and Holidays, 401k, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program and Direct Deposit.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

Qualifications:

• Experience and/or knowledgeable in needs of geriatric residents.
• Experience in dealing with the elderly and/or knowledge of social psychology.
• Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
• Able to respond to an emergency situation and initiate 911 services in compliance with policy.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as, the willingness to handle difficult residents.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please