RESIDENT ASSISTANT

Mission Senior Living

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Durango, Colorado

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and assistance with activities of daily living while maintaining a safe and clean environment for residents. Perform administrative duties including front desk coverage and detailed shift reporting.

Qualifications

You have a high school education and are able to perform physical tasks such as lifting at least 50 lbs, bending, squatting, and standing for extended periods. You are also capable of assisting residents with daily living activities, performing housekeeping, and responding to emergencies.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Universal Precautions

infection control

fire and disaster plans

activities of daily living

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Durango Assisted Living - Durango, CO 81301Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Entry Level Adheres to and conveys community's philosophy of maintaining elements of self-care and encouraging independence. Receives report from the previous shift and med attendant. Reads the shift-to-shift report and shower schedule for information and changes before coming on shift. Documents in the shift-to-shift report book and ADL binder before going off shift. Assists with activities of daily living, environmental orientation, vital signs, simple treatments, and other care. Escorts residents to and from dining room while encouraging residents to find their own way. Assist with serving meals and dining room duties as instructed. Provides laundry and housekeeping services to residents as assigned. Demonstrates knowledge of infection control via proper handling of equipment, soiled linen, bedpans, urinals, and adequate hand washing. Documents care given; adhering to community policies and procedures. Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors including housekeeping duties as assigned. Reports deficiencies observed in resident apartments clothing/linen and community in general. Observes any changes in resident physical or mental status and communicates to the administrator or resident assistant supervisor. Is thoroughly familiar with fire, missing persons and other emergency procedures; Follows community policy and procedures detailed in fire and disaster plans. Avoids loss, breakage, and waste of supplies and equipment. Relieves at front desk, providing constant coverage for call and alarm system, as well as clerical and secretarial support as requested. Assures door is alarmed at all times. Assists with resident activity programs as assigned. Wears name tag at all times. Performs other duties as assigned by any member of management. QualificationsQualifications: Keep all required licensure in good standing at all times. Physical Demands: Ability to push, pull, and lift at least 50lbs. Ability to bend, squat, and climb stairs. Ability to continuously walk or stand. Universal Precautions: Potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Potential exposure to communicable diseases.

Mission Senior Living

Caring People, Serving People, Improving Lives. That’s our mission, pure and simple. Each of us is guided by a greater calling to improve the lives of seniors. At Mission Senior Living, every day we find ways to enrich the lives of residents and their families. Compassionate, quality care is delivered by a dedicated team of professionals who believe in the heart of our mission. Team members are trained in the MVP Program – Mission, Values, Principles – which is at the core of our organization’s culture. Our Mission: Caring People, Serving People, Improving Lives. Our Values: Respect Integrity Collaboration Excellence Transparency Our Core Principles: Service Leadership Simplicity Improvement Stewardship Attitude Perseverance Carson City, Nev.-based Mission Senior Living mission is caring people, serving people and improving lives. The organization owns and operates seven communities in three states. In Nevada: Carson Valley Senior Living and Memory Care (Gardnerville), Mesa Valley Estates Senior Living and Memory Care (Mesquite), Fernley Estates Assisted Living and Memory Care (Fernley), and Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Living (Reno). Mission also manages Summit Estates Senior Living and Memory Care (Reno). In Arizona: River Valley Estates Senior Living and Memory Care (Yuma). In New Mexico, Wheatfields Estates Senior Living and Memory Care (Clovis). Mission Construction is part of the Mission family; its mission is to develop, build, and market senior-living communities safely, on time, and within budget.
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