Resident Assistant (PRN) - Freedom Pointe at The Villages : Job Details

Status: PRN (per diem)

Shift: All shifts available (Day, Evening, Night)

Department: Assisted Living

* LLAM Certified (Med Tech) preferred

Summary: Provide assistance with activities of daily living, including assisting with self-administration of medication to the resident (med certified) as directed by the Director of Resident Care (DRC) for the Assisted Living Department.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Schedule and/or provide activities of daily living assistance to the residents as directed from the Resident's Care Plan.

2. Provide training and orientation to new staff members and ongoing training to current staff members.

3. Perform clerical functions as directed by the DRC.

4. Provide verbal encouragement and support to staff.

5. Prioritize tasks to ensure optimum services to residents as requests and/or needs change.

6. Communicate to residents, families, Department Heads and the Director of Resident Care when needed.

7. Provide Medication reminders and/or assistance according to state regulations (if certified to do so).

8. Provide assistance with self-administration of medications as allowed by state specific guidelines (if certified to do so).

9. Under the universal worker the RA's responsibilities may also include scheduling and/or performing housekeeping and dining room duties.

10. Observes safety and security procedures.

11. Uses equipment and materials properly.

12. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

13. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in work performed.

Qualifications/Education Required (Preferred):

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

* Proven experience in observing and documenting changes in emotional, physical, and spiritual health of residents

* Prior healthcare experience working with the elderly preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have current Basic First Aid and CPR certification if required by State.

* Prefer applicant to be LLAM Certified (Med Tech)

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.