Resident Assistant

Hireology; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Preston is looking for a Resident Assistant (RA) to provide personal care to residents. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining a safe environment. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and a year of caregiving experience, along with a preference for CPR certification. This position offers both full-time and part-time options with various employee benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving preferred for at least 1 year.
• CPR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to residents.
• Record vital signs and notify supervising nurse.
• Assist residents in daily activities.

Skills

Personal hygiene assistance

Patient communication

Medication reminders

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Job description

Resident Assistant (RA)

The Resident Care Partner is a non‑professional employee trained to provide personal care and related services to residents in the community according to documented, individualized service and care plans. He/she functions under the Healthcare Coordinator. May be a Certified Nurse’s Aide but this is not required.

Obtains vital signs, records and notifies the supervising nurse of deviations per Individual Service Plan (ISP).

• May provide assistance with the following:
  • Personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, hair care, shaving, skin care)
  • Change bed linens and make bedtime
  • Toileting and incontinent care
  • Nutritional and fluid intake
  • Dressing
  • Ambulation and transfers
  • Positioning
  • Medication reminders
  • Other duties as assigned within scope of practice
• Follows the resident’s ISP as directed. Follows the daily task sheets developed for each resident.
• Communicates with the appropriate supervisor about changes in the resident’s status and/or the home situation
• Utilizes standard precautions and infection control procedures
• Follows written instructions and requests assistance and further instructions with new or unfamiliar situations.
• Prepares resident progress notes and submits this documentation in a timely manner
• Assists the resident in maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Exhibits a caring and respectful attitude toward the resident and the resident’s property
• Assist with activities and encourage resident engagement and participation
• Uphold confidentiality of residents and coworkers, HIPAA
• Attend bi‑weekly in‑service meetings and mandatory trainings
• Adheres to all community and company policies
• Performs any other duties as assigned
• Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Weekends as needed

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• CPR Certification (Preferred)