Resident Assistant - HOMEWOOD AT PLUM CREEK : Job Details

Full Time Night Shift on our Personal Care Unit. Weekend & holiday rotationIdeal candidate would be certified nursing assistant & certified med tech but not required. Join our mission to honor Christ through faithful service to seniorsand one another. Homewood at Plum CreekWe are a dedicated team of professionals committed to building a strong and secure future for our community. Nestled on more than 100 scenic acres in Hanover, Pennsylvania (just a hop, skip, and a jump from Maryland), our community offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience, and offers services ranging from personal care, memory care, and skilled nursing.Here at Homewood at Plum Creek, teamwork and compassionate collaboration reign supreme. We foster a dynamic, forward-thinking atmosphere where care and creativity flourish. Join our team, and you'll not only grow professionally but also be part of a group committed to making the world a better place; one smiling face at a time!What's in it for you?As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Assistance for new LPNs/RNs - we pay up to 50% of your student loans
• Shift and weekend differentials

But that's not all! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes:

• Referral bonus of up to $600
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.Job Summary:Assist residentswith activities of daily living while encouraging independence, under thesupervision of licensed staff. Essential Functions:

Treat all information aboutresidents, their condition, and family as confidential information

Comply with established policies and procedures and maintainestablished standards and practices

Assist with or provide personal hygiene care,including bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, and toilet needs

Ensure residents have clean, dry linen andmake beds as needed

Support proper resident nutrition during mealand snack times

Perform resident treatments as assigned bythe Head Nurse and within the nursing scope of practice

Accurately observe, record, and reportchanges in resident condition or needs to the Head Nurse

Actively participate in the planning ofresident care

Promote activities of daily living accordingto the resident's service plan

Conduct resident lifts and transfersaccording to the resident's service plan and the Lift Free Program

Perform other functions asdirected by the supervisor

Qualifications:

Ability to frequently lift and transfer up to30 pounds of resident weight (approximately 15 times) throughout the shift

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist,and turn constantly throughout an eight (8) hour shift

Strong organizational skills and ability toperform sequential tasks

Motivation and desire to work with geriatricresidents

Ability to communicate effectively inEnglish, both verbally and in writing, to carry out care plans and provideappropriate resident care

CPR certification and basic First Aidpreferred

Licensed Nursing Assistant in the state wherecare is provided a plus

Physical Requirements:Must be able to work on their feet constantly during an 8-hour shift;bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently throughout the shift while performingregular duties. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of resident weight and/ortransfer and reposition residents at least 25 times throughout the shift. Mustbe capable of quick and decisive reactions in emergencies and in response tounexpected resident behavior during lifting, repositioning, or other directcontact situations. Must be able to physically transfer residents to saferlocations in the event of a fire or other emergencies. Ability to performsequential events/tasks efficiently.