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Marietta, GA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued A place where you can serve with compassion pursue excellence and honor every voice At Wellstar our mission is simple yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of whats possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry and in peoples lives.

Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Overview
The Resident Assistant (RA) participates in the care of Atherton Place Personal Care Residents from a Resident Centered Approach. The RA assists Personal Care Residents with activities of daily living according to State regulations; assures a protective and watchful oversight; remains aware of residents needs whereabouts state of health and daily functioning; and interacts with residents and families. Activities of daily living include but are not limited to medication assistance/administration bathing dressing and grooming. Willing to learn additional skills as needed.

Responsibilities
Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

  • Medication Assistance/Administration per State regulations
    * Storing medication and taking to resident at the prescribed times.
    * Proper documentation of medication assistance.
    * Interacting with doctors offices and pharmacies to ensure proper and safe medication assistance.
    * Ability to maintain focus on medication assistance while dealing with outside distractions.
    * Be aware and observe for any side effects of medications.
  • Maintain watchful oversight of residents.
    * Respond to and documentation of resident issues as they arise. (ie: falls medical emergency etc.)
    * Observe and interact with residents on a daily basis.
    * Interact with and keep famiies/sponsor informed of resident issues.
    * Be aware of resident whereabouts.
    * Interact with supportative agencies (ie: sitters hospice home health etc.)
    * Participate in the formation of resident care plans evaluation of cognitive status and ability to self- administer medications.
  • Assist residents with ADLs as per resident need.
    * Bathing dressing grooming etc.
    * Maintain an awareness of each residents normal appearance intervene as appropriate if a residents state of health appears to be in jeopardy.
    * Maintain apartment in sanitary and clutter free condition.
    * Assist with resident transfers (ie: chair to bed wheelchair to commode etc.)
    * Assist with resident laundry.
    * Assist in dining room to serve meals.
    * Assist resident with any needs that may arise ie: apartment cleanliness thermostat tv light bulbs toilets phone calls etc.
  • Maintain State Readiness
    * Ensure that required education is met each year
    * Maintain resident files

  • Required for All Jobs

  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all WellStar Health System policies standards of work and code of conduct.


  • Qualifications
    Required Minimum Education

  • High School graduat Required or
  • equivalent with CNA certification in the state of Georgia. Required

  • Required Minimum Experience

  • Minimum 2 years experience preferred in a similar setting with older adults. Preferred and
  • Experience with medication assistance/administration Preferred

  • Required Minimum Skills

  • Good customer service and communication skills required; demonstrates courteous and positive attitude; must be able to read and write; ability to relate well with teammates healthcare professionals residents and families.
  • Basic computer skills with Windows based environment for participation in training and resident documentation.
  • Current skills in medication assistance/administration or willingness to learn.

  • Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

  • Cert Nurse Assistant Required
  • Basic Life Support Required
  • BLS - Instructor Required
  • BLS - Provisional Required

  • Additional Licenses and Certifications

    Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful workand enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia and start a future that gives you more.

    Employment Type

    Full-Time

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