Job description

Resident Assistant I

Division: Brightview Senior Living Location:

Reports to: Wellspring Village Director FLSA Status: Non-Exempt or Assisted Living Director

“Vibrant People Creating Vibrant Communities”

POSITION SUMMARY: Creates a vibrant living experience for Brightview residents by providing warm and engaging personal care services, assistance, support and companionship.

Essential job duties include the following:

• Consistently and genuinely demonstrates the STARS principles of Service, Teamwork, Action, Reputation and Success in all activities and interactions.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, hygiene and mobility, as directed by their individual service plans.
• Monitors changes in residents’ functional status and personal care needs; documents observations and advises supervisors and/or clinical staff as appropriate.
• Assists in the development and updating of Resident Care Plans.
• Encourages resident participation in scheduled programs and activities.
• Conducts one on one or small group activities as assigned by supervisor in conjunction with the Vibrant

Living Director.

• Assists with laundry and light housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Assists with serving meals and bussing tables as needed.
• Chaperones activities outside the community as needed.
• Monitors the community and takes appropriate action to keep the environment safe, clean, and attractive for residents, guests and co-workers.
• Participates in and attend all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND TALENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• One year experience in an environment of care, preferably with seniors, or current enrollment in post- secondary education in nursing, geriatrics, or a related field.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong customer orientation to older adults.
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and/or smell. An

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individual must have the reading ability at the level to comprehend care notes. An individual in this position will be required to lift, carry, push or pull weight up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to minimal to moderate noise. The associate will be exposed to blood and/or body fluids. The associate may encounter traumatic situations, such as having to care for mentally ill residents and contact with deceased residents.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The associate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate. The associate is expected to adhere to all company policies and support the mission of the organization.

I have read and understand this explanation and job description and can perform the essential functions of the job.

Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Billerica, MA 01821: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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