Job description
We have an opening for full time, 2nd shift. Now offering shift differentials, earn up to $1.00 more an hour.
The Dominion Difference!
Want to be a part of a team whose calling and purpose is to honor God through service to seniors? Our unique faith-based, culture-first model provides a supportive and engaging work environment. Join team Dominion and take advantage of the Dominion Senior Living career pathway program for an opportunity to earn an additional $1 per hour in compensation the first year, and additional annual increases based on performance ratings.
We offer Lucrative and Exciting Benefits:
- Time and a Half on Holidays
- Direct Deposit
- Chaplain Support
Summary of Responsibility:
The Wellness Resident Assistant provides routine daily nursing care and services that support the care delivered to residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care, in accordance with the established nursing care procedures and as directed by the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
- Assists residents with personal comfort activities and hygiene services (bathing, shampooing hair, skin and nail care, dressing, feeding, shaving, oral hygiene, toilet assistance, and cleaning of soiled resident) according to personalized care plans and daily assignments.
- Assists residents with daily routines and housekeeping tasks that the residents need assistance in performing, such as straightening the resident’s room each day.
- Removes all soiled linens from rooms; changes bed linens, towels, and washcloths once a week or as necessary.
- Responds promptly to residents’ emergency call signals and follows up with appropriate responses; makes rounds to check on the safety and security of residents.
- Assists the resident when transferring or moving to various areas within the community or to transportation vehicles.
- Takes and records the vital signs of residents (if certified as a CNA).
- Maintains documentation that reflects wellness care provided, the resident’s response to care, and disposition of each case.
- Observes residents for significant changes and adverse reactions or conditions updates resident records.
- Follows all policies, procedures, and standards for nursing care and infection control.
- Monitors and reports unusual incidents or issues regarding residents, team members, or the community.
- Prepares and reviews reports, such as care plans, daily and follows care plan changes in a timely and accurate manner.
- Performs resident assistance with meals and between-meal nourishment.
- Assists with dining service by serving meals, beverages, and snacks utilizing service trays and while displaying our L.O.V.E. service/hospitality model, and ensuring meals are served at the proper temperatures and presented in an appealing manner.
- Removes used items and trash during the meal; clears the tables and trays when the diners are finished.
- Assists with dining service by setting up and sanitizing the dining room(s), meal trays, food carts, and washing dishes as needed.
- Assists with programming, activities, parties, special events, or transportation as needed.
- Assists with community special events, including outreach to the greater community.
- Works beyond normal working hours and days and in other positions temporarily, as necessary for effective resident care and community operation.
- Engages in open communication within and between community departments and is cooperative.
- Attends and actively participates in team meetings and required or optional continuing education programs.
- Assists in the evacuation of residents as necessary.
- Maintains the confidentiality of all resident information and honors the residents’ personal property rights.
- Maintains a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
- Performs any other duties that may be assigned.
Education, Experience, Licensure/Certification, Age Requirements:
- A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- Completion of a certification program for Nursing Assistants is preferred.
- Must successfully complete a CPR and First Aid course and maintain a current CPR and First Aid certificate.
- Must obtain valid Continuing Education credits as required by the State of the community.
- Previous Nursing Assistant experience, caregiver experience, or student nurse is preferred.
- Experience with seniors and especially cognitively impaired seniors (those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia) is preferred.
- Approved criminal background check, physical, drug screen, and TB skin test is required.
- Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
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