Resident Aid Position Available In Lake, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Resident Aid position involves providing residents with assistance in their daily activities while upholding their dignity and respect. The job is available as Full-Time and PRN for various shifts. Responsibilities include aiding residents with meals, personal care, and maintaining a safe environment. Qualifications include a high school education and relevant experience in senior care. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description
Resident Aid Job Category:
Resident Care-AL
Requisition Number:
MEDIC021187
Posting Details
Psted:
April 25, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Locations
Showing 1 location
Lady Lake, FL 32159, USA
Job Details
Description
Provides residents assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) while recognizing the importance of their dignity and respect at all times. This position is available as Full Time and PRN for 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am shifts.
Essential Functions:
Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident rights
Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs
Adheres to each resident’s Level of Care (LOC), notifies supervisor of any changes in resident’s condition
Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner
Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
Checks residents every two (2) hours and reports findings
Completes assignment sheets daily
Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from Dining room
Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetites and physical abilities to eat and drink
Assists with cleaning and setting the dining room as directed by supervisor
Assists with cleaning and tidying resident’s room as directed by supervisor
Assists with resident’s personal laundry as directed by supervisor
Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families
Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy
Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines
Responds to resident emergencies
Works assigned schedule
Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts
Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily
Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended
The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently
Non-Essential Functions:
Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
Must have a high school education
Non-Certification with proper training, or possession of valid state certification as C.N.A.
1 – 3 years experience in a senior care community or nursing home environment preferred
Has a good understanding of how Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease can affect behavior
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
Enthusiastic:
Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Team Player:
Works well as a member of a group
Loyal:
Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required
Peer Recognition:
Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
Growth Opportunities:
Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Flexibility:
Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an
Impact:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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