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. Work Shift Day (United States of America) 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/administration, bathing, dressing, and grooming. Willing to learn additional skills as needed. Responsibilities Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions 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 famiies/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 residents 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 Required for All Jobs 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 graduat Required or equivalent with CNA certification in the state of Georgia. Required Required Minimum Experience Minimum 2 years experience preferred in a similar setting with older adults. Preferred and Experience with medication assistance/administration Preferred 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/administration 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 Additional Licenses and Certifications Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia's largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life - and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION

Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES

We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For" list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.