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We are seeking candidates for the position of
Resident Assistant in our beautiful new personal
care and memory care community dedicated to
residents living with Alzheimer disease and other
dementias. Candidates must fit with the values
and culture of our Brightwater Memory Care
community as follows: adhere to all community
policies and procedures; maintain confidential
information; demonstrate excellent customer
service skills; and serve as a role model for
other employees by displaying a cooperative,
respectful, and positive attitude. Job duties
include but are not limited to the following:
assisting residents with activities of daily
living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.;
assisting in development and revision of service
plans by informing supervisors of current resident
needs and preferences as well as successful
service approaches; performing dining services
duties; performing activities duties as assigned
by the Executive Director. Previous experience in
dementia care preferred.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
- Not Applicable
Additional Skills
- Supply and empty bed pans
- Serve meal trays and feed patients
- Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
- Deliver messages, reports, requisitions and specimens
Specific Skills
- Transport patients in wheelchair or stretcher
- Supervise patients' exercise routines
- Shave patients prior to operations
- Lift, turn or massage patients
- Bathe, dress and groom patients
- Answer call signals
Work Setting
- Nursing or convalescent home
- Home care and visiting care agency
- Home for the aged
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)