Resident Assistant (Overnight Shift & PRN)

Our Resident Assistants are caring and compassionate individuals that provide personal care and assist each Resident while maintaining their independence.

This position works within the Resident Services Department, reporting to the Wellness Director.

We are looking for compassionate and caring individuals to join our team to uphold our "Residents First'' philosophy.

Our Resident Assistants provide and care in a positive manner to enhance the Residents life at Gemstone Senior Living.

As a Resident Assistant for Gemstone Senior Living, you will add value to the Lives of our seniors by:

• Caring for the personal needs, safety, and comfort of our Residents
• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) this includes: wardrobe, personal hygiene, ambulation, and stand by assist transferring
• Assist in daily task such as Housekeeping, Laundry, Use of telephone, and Mail delivery
• Observe and Report changes in Resident's condition and status to Wellness Director
• Conduct rounds to monitor for hazards or incidents
• Assist with medication, medication reminders or cueing
• Assist in dining including setting up tables for all meals, escorting residents to dining room, serving, and clean up
• Resident Assistant is responsible for shift to shift report, checking the Service Plan Book for changes and assignments and the Communication Book for memos and in-services due.
• Complete required documentation (i.e.: incident reports, charting, rounding sheet) prior to end of shift. No exceptions.
• Maintain Wellness Center and Breakroom in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Reports emergency maintenance issues by phone to Executive Director or Wellness Director. If not, an emergency you must document in the communication log.
• Resident Assistant is responsible for reporting to duty on time and not incurring overtime without Executive Director's approval
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly
• Must pass: Criminal background check Employee misconduct registry check Nurse Aide Registry check (if applicable)
• Criminal background check
• Employee misconduct registry check
• Nurse Aide Registry check (if applicable)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

• Previous experience in assisted living, long-term care, or caregiving preferred but not required
• Completion of required Texas assisted living training , including: Resident rights Emergency and evacuation procedures Infection control Abuse, neglect, and exploitation prevention Dementia/Alzheimer’s training (if working with cognitively impaired residents)
• Resident rights
• Emergency and evacuation procedures
• Infection control
• Abuse, neglect, and exploitation prevention
• Dementia/Alzheimer’s training (if working with cognitively impaired residents)
• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)

• Ability to assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) appropriate for Type A residents, including: Bathing Dressing Grooming Toileting Ambulation and transfers
• Bathing
• Dressing
• Grooming
• Toileting
• Ambulation and transfers
• Ability to observe and report changes in residents’ physical or mental condition
• Ability to follow written care plans and facility policies
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality and dignity
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team

• Ability to: Stand and walk for extended periods Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation Assist residents during transfers and mobility
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Assist residents during transfers and mobility
• Must be physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable
• Professional appearance and behavior
• Respectful toward residents, families, and coworkers
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays