Resident Assistant - LTC

MyMichigan Health•Sault Ste. Marie, MI

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Recreational Therapist and/or Licensed Nursing Staff, the Resident Assistant performs customer service duties and assists in maintaining a positive physical, social, and psychological environment for the residents while promoting resident comfort. The purpose of this position is to offer extended customer service while enhancing the residents rehabilitative or long-term-care experience.

Requirements

Credential: TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt. Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification).
Education: High School Diploma or GED
High School Diploma or GED or proof of status in collegiate course with health care related field.
Encouraged to enroll in a certified nursing assistant program within 12 months from date of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

Dining and nutrition assistance.
Resident call lights and customer service.
Recreational Activities.
Stocking supplies.
Adheres to the abuse prevention program policies and procedures.
Does not feed residents unless they have completed the 8-hour feeding assistant course as outlines by the State of Michigan.
Does not provide direct care is not a certified nursing assistant.
Seeks proper assist for duties requiring direct care or licensed nurse or therapist qualification.
Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.
Consistently works cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff and ancillary service providers.
Participates in department education as directed.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Attends meetings/in-services as required. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and the ability to speak, write, and understand the English language.
Ability to relate with all ages and individuals with different cultural and spiritual backgrounds.
Ability to work with patients and families who are dealing with terminal illness, the dying process and death.
Available to work weekends, be on-call as scheduled, and have flexibility in work schedule.