Resident Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: United Presbyterian Home - Washington, IA 52353Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $11.50 HourlyThis part-time position assists nursing facility nursing personnel in providing non-professional assistance under the direction and supervision of a professional nurse following established policies and procedures.  Ensure that our resident’s have a pleasant, unhurried, comfortable dining experience.  See that our resident’s that require assistance with meals receive the assistance they need in a timely manner at mealtime and during snack time.  Available shifts include daily from 4p-8p and Saturdays and Sundays from 7a-1p. FUNCTIONS: Set tables with table cloths, coffee cups, ice water.  Provide clothing protectors to those who use them.  Refill salt, salt substitute, sugar, sweetner, teabags and coffee in the resident dining rooms. Fill glasses with ice water for the resident dining rooms and pass out. Make coffee and hot water for the resident dining rooms.   Assist residents in the dining rooms with meal set-up.  Offer refills on coffee, hot water, milk etc.  Cut up meat, open cartons, pour liquids into cups, butter bread, etc. Assist with meal clean up.  Clean up the floor of any spilled or dropped food. Chart resident meal intakes for residents. Provide activity with residents as scheduled per Activity Director or Activity Assistant unless otherwise directed by charge nurse. Complete lock-up on the Independent Living Side Observes residents and notes physical condition, attitudes, reactions, etc., through interaction with resident’s in general public areas and reports unusual findings to Charge Nurse. Treat resident information as confidential material. Maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships. Performs miscellaneous duties pertaining to medical records and environmental needs. QualificationsQualifications: Prefer 16 years of age or older, minimum of 14 years old. Integrity and ability to keep records confidential. Reliability and promptness of scheduled shifts.  Accuracy and promptness in performance of duties. Ability to cooperate with other personnel. Ability to anticipate needs and moods of geriatric residents is helpful. Well-groomed, courteous, tactful, patient, kind and pleasant when dealing with residents, family, visitors, and staff. Sense of responsibility.