ON-CALL Resident Assistant and Escort - Senior Services of America : Job Details

DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned):

• Assist residents with ADLs as indicated in individual service plans.
• Assist with meal service.
• Assist with laundry.
• Provide 1:1 resident escort as necessary for outings and appointments.
• Respond to emergency situations; administer First Aid as needed.
• Observe and report to nurses, any changes in residents' physical, cognitive, or emotional condition.
• Obtain and document vital signs as assigned.
• Handle all forms of resident Protected Health Information (PHI) in a confidential, private and secure manner.

Equipment Used: Stethoscope, Blood pressure cuff, transfer belt, computer kiosk.Essential Duties and Responsibilities when escorting: (other duties may be assigned):

• Ahead of departure, meet with the Wellness / Health Services staff for instructions and details of the appointment.
• If it's likely that the resident requires hands-on assistance for transfers, toileting, personal hygiene, or incontinent products, you will be given a kit with instructions and necessary products.
• Obtain documents / paperwork from Wellness / Health Services that will have details of the destination and what will be presented to the practitioner upon arrival at the appointment.
• Give details of drop-off and pick-up to the person providing the transportation.
• Ahead of departure time, meet with resident to inform them that you will be providing escort to their appointment.
• Provide residents and RAs with instructions for where & when to meet for departure.
• At the scene, unless the resident requests that you accompany them in meeting with the practitioner, you will be in the waiting room when the appointment is completed.
• Upon return, report to nurses any changes in residents' physical, cognitive, or emotional condition, and report details of the appointment.
• If documents are sent back with the resident, give the originals to Wellness / Health Services. Provide copies to the resident, if desired.
• Be prepared to respond to emergency situations; administer First Aid as needed.
• Handle all forms of resident Protected Health Information (PHI) in a confidential, private, and secure manner.

Equipment Used: Personal hygiene items, transfer belt.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. ALL individuals are required to maintain a clean record from convictions that would disqualify them from working with vulnerable adults or children as noted in RCW 43.43.830 et seq. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualities needed for the position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.Must submit to a Name & Date of Birth state background check upon hire and every 2 years thereafter. Fingerprint Checks: Fingerprint checks must be conducted one time only upon hire for all administrators, nurses, and caregivers.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Have excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work with constant interruptions.
• Ability to function as a team member in sharing responsibility for the provision of resident services in cooperation with all other members of the team.
• Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to read/write/speak English.
• Ability to speak Japanese a plus.
• Must enjoy working with the elderly and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the aging process.

Education, Experience and Certifications:

• Current Washington State Nursing Assistant Certification or Home Care Aid Certification.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or must obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Dementia Specialty Training and Mental Health Specialty Training or must obtain within 120 days of hire.
• Current Food Handlers permit or must obtain within 14 days of hire.
• HIV/AIDS training or must obtain within 30 days of hire.