Resident Services Associate
Location
Olney, MD | United States
Job description
RSA: Resident Services Associate
**Pay Rate up to $19.50/hour; based on experience**
Every other Friday NIGHT, Every other Saturday EVENING
Our mission is to "Touch People's Lives", and to us, it is more than a mission, it is a way of life!
At Brooke Grove Retirement Village (part of Brooke Grove Foundation), we understand that all of us touch the lives of those we encounter, and we strive to make sure that impact is positive and uplifting. As a result, the people who live and work here are happy; and it shows!
We welcome all and cherish diversity among our residents and staff, embracing those of all backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
Our employees live out our mission each and every day. We are committed to providing care and services that enrich the lives of our residents and employees.
Brooke Grove Retirement Village offers competitive salaries and benefits along with quality training and educational opportunities to include:
- Two comprehensive Medical coverage plans, as well as Dental and Vision
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, and Cancer Indemnity Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holiday Time
- Direct Deposit
- Tuition Reimbursement
Responsibilities of a RSA: Resident Services Associate:
- Assists residents with bathing, grooming and personal activities of daily living as need. Includes: observing and monitoring dental hygiene, finger nail care, and assisting residents with shaving, dressing, ambulation, and eating.
- Helps maintain cleanliness of building; assists with cleaning, preparation and simple maintenance duties as assigned.
- Monitors and assists residents in the dining room at meal times; includes assisting cook/server and feeding residents.
- Assists with laundry as requested.
- Provides appropriate care for incontinent residents by changing undergarments/pads and following toileting schedule (minimum every two hours, and/or more frequently if needed) according to set standards and service plan.
- Checks each resident as directed and maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident.
- Provides medication assistance by following assisted living guidelines, if approved by delegating nurse.
- Reads communication book at the beginning of each shift.
- Arrives to work and punches in consistently and arrives to work area within 5 minutes of clocking in unless approved by supervisor.
- Notifies Home Leader and/or nurse of any changes in resident's condition, and significant incidents.
- Ensures that residents are ready to participate in scheduled activities, and participates with residents in activities programs as assigned.
- Keeps all doors secure and assures that keypads are operational and reports if security measure are not functioning properly.
- Attends change of shift report, dependent on work assignment.
- Actively participates in behavioral intervention meetings and provides consistent intervention according to service plan.
- Maintains clear walkways for safety inside the home.
- Understands fire escape plan; participates in emergency drills and assists residents according to policy, procedure and regulations.
- Responds to life saving situations based upon facility standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
- Attends and participates in facility meetings and trainings as scheduled.
- Has the ability to maintain assigned work hours.
- Successfully completes the Medication Technician course.
Requirements of a RSA: Resident Services Associate:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to the three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current state Geriatric Nursing Assistant registration, current CPR certification and medication administration training, or be able to obtain.
Brooke Grove Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in admissions, employment, contracting with consultants or acceptance of volunteers on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, sexual orientation, or national origin.
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Salary
$17.5 - $19.5 per hour
