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Mesa Verde Estates
RESIDENT ASSISTANT
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.
$44,544 / year median in Colorado
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Adheres to and conveys community's philosophy of maintaining elements of self-care and encouraging independence. Receives report from the previous shift and med attendant. Reads the shift-to-shift report and shower schedule for information and changes before coming on shift. Documents in the shift-to-shift report book and ADL binder before going off shift. Assists with activities of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, simple treatments, and other care. Escorts residents to and from dining room while encouraging residents to find their own way. Assist with serving meals and dining room duties as instructed. Provides laundry and housekeeping services to residents as assigned. Demonstrates knowledge of infection control via proper handling of equipment, soiled linen, bedpans, urinals, and adequate hand washing. Documents care given; adhering to community policies and procedures. Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors including housekeeping duties as assigned. Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments clothing/linen and community in general. Observes any changes in resident physical or mental status and communicates to the administrator or resident assistant supervisor. Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons and other emergency procedures; Follows community policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans. Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment. Relieves at front desk, providing constant coverage for call and alarm system, as well as clerical and secretarial support as requested. Assures door is alarmed at all times. Assists with resident activity programs as assigned. Wears name tag at all times. Performs other duties as assigned by any member of management.