Resident Aide - No Experience

Hiring for ALL shifts!

Days 7am-3pm, Afternoons 3pm-11pm, and Midnights 11pm-7am.

No experience necessary, we will train you.

Qualifications * Able to read, write and speak English.

* Physically able to perform all job requirements.

* Effective written and oral communication skills.

* Possess a sincere desire to serve the ill and fragile elderly and show initiative and judgement in recognizing symptoms and reactions and reporting them in a timely manner.

* Ability to encourage and motivate residents to participate in recreational, occupational, physical therapy and activities of daily living.

* Knowledge of procedures and techniques involving the administration of simple treatments and providing related bedside resident care service.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, residents and residents' families.

* Ability to maintain the confidentiality of resident care.

* Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy.

Attire * Scrubs of any color * Hair pulled back * Nails short and clean * Non-slip shoes * Earrings smaller than a quarter * Name badge on at all times General Job Duties * Report on duty at your scheduled time for report and rounds * Follow service plans in providing services to residents.

* Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate as directed.

* Assist in the development and updating of each resident's service plan.

* Monitor the health, safety, and well-being of the residents.

* Document information pertaining to changes in the resident's functional status, personal needs, appointments via communication book, and care alerts.

* Assist in keeping the environment safe for the residents.

* Report concerns about residents to nurse and or shift supervisor.

* Respond to resident call lights in a timely manner.

* Assist residents in activities of daily living; including bathing, dressing, toileting, hygiene and mobility.

* Medication administration * Promote independence with residents, offering choices and fostering self-help skills.