Date Posted: 09/08/10

Closing Date: 09/17/10

Job Title: Resident Assistant - The Fountains

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Employee must have regular attendance/punctuality, be able to cooperate with others, and be completely honest. Other assigned duties include:
1. Providing protective oversight of residents, to include assisting residents, maintaining a safe physical environment, redirecting and assisting disoriented or confused residents, applying and following house rules and honoring resident rights, appropriately reporting and assisting residents experiencing difficulties, and identifying and monitoring visitors to the facility.
2. Providing social supervision, including helping with transport and ambulation to events, assisting with communication of and attendance to social events, sending, delivering and reading mail upon request, and assisting with general socialization.
3. Providing for the sanitation and safety of residents, including monitoring the safety of the living and common areas, removing and reporting any safety hazards, maintaining safety supplies, redirecting residents away from unsafe areas or situations, etc.
4. Assisting with transportation, including assisting riders on and off of the transport bus or van.
5. Doing laundry, including resident’s personal laundry, (linens, towels, aprons, washcloths as needed), and cleaning of laundry areas.
6. Participating in education and training, and then demonstrating competency in the administration of resident medications and accurate documentation.
7. Providing cleaning of resident apartments, common areas, and work areas.
8. Assisting residents with personal care needs (bathing, dressing, taking them to the dining room, preparing them for bed, etc).
9. Promoting and participating in positive customer relations by learning and using resident names; acknowledging residents and visitors; answering the phone as needed; having knowledge of the facility, where to direct people, and how to access resources; maintaining confidentiality; and demonstrating a positive attitude.
10. Answering radio, pager, and the resident request system.
11. Serving drinks, cleaning tables, and cleaning dishes.
12. Performing minor first aide.
13. Providing protective oversight of the residents.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or any combination of knowledge, skills and abilities that demonstrate an ability to effectively perform the job. QMAP Certification preferred.

Hours: Limited Part-Time Hours. Must be able to work all shifts (days, evenings, & overnights)

Salary: $8.75 - $9.54 per hour (depending on experience)

Benefits: Affordable medical, dental, vision, & prescription insurance; 401k Retirement; Paid Time Off; Sick Leave; Free Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; 5 free visits per family member with an Employee Assistance Program Counselor; Flexible Spending Accounts; $500 Home Buying Assistance; Free Home Buyer Education Classes; Auto & Home Insurance Discount Program; Comprehensive Health & Wellness screening and other health & wellness incentives; Corporate Discounts at Health Clubs; Sabbatical Leave; Aflac Supplemental Insurances and much more!

Must pass mandatory background check.