Resident Assistant ($1,500/$750 Sign on Bonus!)

Company: Prairie Bluffs Senior Living
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Prairie Bluffs Senior Living - $1,500/$750 Sign on Bonus!
JOB SUMMARY: -
This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the client's physical and emotional well-being for those clients living at -RM Management. - This position assists clients with tasks of daily living as indicated on the -Service Agreement, the Medication Administration Record (MAR), and other services as delegated by the RN. -
-QUALIFICATIONS: -

High School education and CNA/ NAR or HHA Certificate preferred. -
Experience in working with older adults. -

-SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: -
This position requires the incumbent to: -

Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly. - - -
Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently. -
Possess skills to communicate effectively with clients, families, staff and other customers. -
Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and documentation, including medical terminology, in English. -
Be punctual with a good attendance record, must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
Understand how to use, carry and be responsible for the cell phone while on duty.

-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS: -
Job Function: -Medication Administration -
Tasks: -

Administer medications and give reminders to clients as required according to the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and as delegated by the RN Supervisor. -
Follow policy for administrating medications PRN standing orders. -
Follow policy and procedure for narcotic administration and documentation. -Follow policy and procedure for medication administration when a client is leaving the building. -
Follows policy and procedures when receiving new or changed medication orders. -
Reorder medications and supplies weekly, or as needed. -
Understand standard precautions used for infection control and adhere to them. -
Other medication administration duties as assigned by RN Supervisor. -

-Job Function: -Provide personal and direct care to clients - -
Tasks: -

Assist clients with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual -service agreement -(including, but not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance and escorting). -
Assist clients with daily room order and light housekeeping. -
Perform routine procedures as delegated by the RN Supervisor.
Assist clients with personal laundry duties, which may include ironing. -
Maintain a clean and healthy environment. -
Promote independence, not dependence, with clients offering choices and fostering self-help skills. -
Perform routine procedures as delegated by the RN Supervisor. -

-Job Function: -Documenting and reporting -
Tasks: -

Document any changes in clients' condition in the client chart and communication log. - Report these changes to the RN Supervisor. -
Completes incident reports according to policy. -
Reports to RN Supervisor any medication changes or any PRN medications that have been administered to a client. -
Understands procedures regarding home care tasks and charting procedures when performing these tasks. -
Recognizing abnormal signs and symptoms, or changes in clients' condition. -
Documenting duties completed with clients on the service delivery record during each shift. -
Documenting duties completed with clients on the service delivery record during each shift. -

-Job Function: -Complete essential paperwork -
Tasks: -

Filing papers in clients' charts as needed. -
Signing Medication Administration Records (MAR's) monthly. -
Reviewing and signing all new clients plan of care/ weekly service record and changes in current clients' plan of care. -
Reading the communication book and checking employee mailbox before the start of each shift. -
Checking outgoing US mailbox, collecting US mail delivered and distributing US mail and in-house mail to the clients. -
Other documentation as assigned and/ or needed. -

Job Function: -Knowledge and compliance with state regulations -
Tasks: -

Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPPA. - - -
Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal, state and local standards and regulations. -
Complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of documented training.
Be up to date with completing -mantoux -tests -or -chest x-rays. -

-Job Function: -Activity Programming -
Tasks: -

Encourage, gather and/ or escort clients to participate in scheduled activity programs. -
Lead activity programs as assigned. -
Socialize with clients and incorporate new ideas and client suggestions into programming. -

-Job Function: -Participate and function effectively as a team member -
Tasks: -

Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other Unlicensed Personnel's, housekeeper, -Nursing staff, kitchen staff and other -RM Management -staff. - - -
Provide back up to other staff as needed to ensure 24 hours staffing. -
Communicate information regarding clients care needs and changes to the team and families. -
Provide proactive and constructive participation in staff meetings. -


Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness. -
Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations. -
Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire, weather or emergency situations. -
Follow through promptly on requested duties. -
Assisted kitchen staff at meal times with set up, serving and clean up. -
Provide on-the-job training for new associates.
Must be mature and emotionally stable using a calm and kind tone of voice. -
The ability to remain calm in difficult or unusual circumstances. - -

-Job Function: -Other duties as assigned -
Tasks: -

Support the mission and values of -RM Management. - -

Work Environment: -
General Strength - -
-Moderate Work - Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying -of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. -
This job description is not mean to be all-inclusive. - The employee will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the RN Supervisor and/ or Assisted Living Manager. -
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