Resident Assistant - The Pavilion Senior Living : Job Details
Resident Assistant
The Pavilion Senior LivingJob Location : Carthage,TN, USA
Purpose of this position
The purpose of this position is to provide direct care to residents, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures and report resident needs and concerns to a licensed nurse.
Delegation of authority
* Provide care to residents following facility policies and procedures.
* Report residents' needs and concerns to a licensed nurse.
Primary Functions and Responsibilities
* Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service policies and procedures.
* Assist residents with activities of daily living as documented in the residents' care plans.
* Assure residents are given adequate assistance with meals, nourishment and transportation to meal service area(s).
* Conduct resident rounds as assigned.
* Identify resident problems and concerns and report them immediately to a charge nurse or a licensed nurse.
* Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately.
* Complete documentation accurately, timely and following facility policies and procedures.
* Listen to resident and family complaints and report problems to charge nurse.
* Consistently work cooperatively with residents, charge nurses, treatment nurses, restorative nurses, other nursing assistants, physicians, families, consultant personnel and ancillary service providers.