Resident Assistant

Overview

Assist seniors with personal care, promote well-being, support independence.

Key Responsibilities

• resident care
• personal care
• independence support
• professional conduct
• policy compliance

Tasks

-Promote the physical, personal, and emotional well-being of each resident -Assist and provide direction to residents regarding their personal care needs, which include but are not limited to, grooming, hygiene, dressing, nutrition, etc. -Work with the nursing and care staff teams to strive to reach the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible -Conduct oneself in a professional & caring manner and encourage others to do so as well. -Comply with all personnel policies, community policies & procedures, as well as State & Federal regulations and standards.

Requirements

• cpr
• physical
• heavy lifting
• regulatory knowledge
• teamwork
• compassion

What You Bring

-Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job which includes, but is not limited to seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling, or crawling. -Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative - willing to go above and beyond to ensure our residents needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment. -Physically able to assist residents with their daily living and care needs - must be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs independently and up to 200lbs with assistance. -Must possess a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding senior living care, as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living. -Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in testing requirements (such as TB), and using designated PPE when required. -Must possess a current CPR certification at all times -Dependable and able to meet scheduling requirements with no restrictions. -Must possess a genuine passion and interest in caring for seniors and individuals with dementia.

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Benefits

-Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service). -Cedarhurst believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.

About Cedarhurst Senior Living

-Delivers a spectrum of living options—from independent apartments to memory care neighborhoods—rooted in person‑centered support. -Developed standout programs like Dream Come TRUE (granting resident bucket‑list experiences) and Pair to Prepare™ to ease transitions. -Invests in memory‑care training and evidence‑based programming, earning certifications and Alzheimer’s Association recognition. -Typical communities feature chef‑prepared dining, fitness and wellness offerings, walking paths, communal spaces, and regular excursions.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-employment offers contingent on passing a background and drug test, tb testing, and ppe use. -state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.