Resident Assistant –Household Assistant Otterbein Staffing Agency

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Overview:

At Otterbein you are not an employee. You are a partner in caringbecause we are all partners working together for a goal. We believe in person-centered care that honors the residents and the choices they make. Otterbein partners are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate and quality care. Join our team of Partners who are talented kind wise funny spirited generous endearing and so much more.

To learn more about what locations are near you click here: control of your work schedule with Otterbein Staffing Agency (OSA) and earn some of the highest wages in the industry! The benefits of joining the OSA team include the following:

• Access to open shifts at Otterbeins independent living assisted living skilled nursing rehab memory support respite care in-home care and hospice services.
• You choose when and where to work while feeling appreciated and making a difference!
• Increase your income potential.
• Connect with a supportive community.
• Define your own career path and scheduling preferences.

Job Types:PRN

Available Shifts: All shifts available (12 hour and 8 hour)

Pay: $17.00/hour weekday rate $19.00/hour weekend rate

Inspired by faith we strive to enrich individual life journeys for all by providing high quality service in a cheerful timely manner and by communicating coordinating and cooperating with others to attain goals

Resident Assistant-Household Assistant may assist residents/elders with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs); cooking and related duties and housekeeping and laundry. Provides high quality service in a cheerful timely manner and by communicating coordinating and cooperating with others to attain goals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Duties will vary based on location

Resident/Elder Care

• Provides quality resident ADL care including teeth care toileting bathing incontinence and dressing in a caring and supportive manner as needed per individual resident.
• Assists residents who need encouragement supervision cueing or other non-weight-bearing assistance related to transfer ambulation toileting etc.
• Rolls carts laundry hampers and other equipment safely through work and resident areas.
• Observes and reports significant changes and observations to the nurse in charge.
• Quickly responds to emergency calls from Independent Living residents as directed by the nurse in charge.

Cooking Functions

• Help Elder Assistants plan appropriate meals according to dietary needs/preferences/medical issues of Elders. Seek input from Elders with meal planning and preparation.
• Prep ingredients; prepare and serve meals and snacks
• Set up table
• Ensure the safety and freshness of food; measure and record food temperatures

Housekeeping/Laundry Functions

• Inventory and stock shelves with supplies
• Clean rooms floors equipment kitchen to maintain a safe neat and clean environment
• Ensure laundry is done and returned; help Elders put laundry in closet/drawers. Other duties as assigned

Experience & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• CPR / First Aid Course desired
• Preferred experience:
  • Previous experience working with elders
  • Cooking for a family or group of diners (not necessary to be a licensed cook)
  • Light housekeeping and laundry skills

Working Conditions

• Must dress in a professional manner.
• Physical demands:
  • Able to stand bend stoop lift grasp pull stretch kneel walk and sit for long periods.
  • Must be able to hear with or without modification in order to interact and respond to groups and/or individuals.
• Hazardous materials exposure/environmental hazards. May be exposed to or subject to:
  • Infectious waste and communicable diseases.
  • Blood or body fluids.
  • Hazardous materials as defined by OSHA.
  • Falls related to spills & incontinence burns from equipment odors etc.
  • May be exposed to angry or combative residents.