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Blue Skies of Texas · 3 hours ago

LH Resident Associate (FT 7am-3pm)

Blue Skies West - San Antonio, TX 78245

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$14.50/hr - $14.50/hr

Blue Skies of Texas is a Senior Living Community dedicated to providing exceptional care to its residents. They are seeking a Resident Associate to assist seniors with daily living activities and ensure their safety and well-being in a supportive environment.

Assisted LivingHealth CareNon ProfitRehabilitation

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) to include: transferring, mobility, dressing and undressing (clothing should be clean and appropriate for the season), bathing, personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail care, hair care, feet care), mobility devices (cane, walker, wheelchair, crutches, electric carts), and care of assistive devices such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids

Assists residents with Instrumental ADL to include: telephone use (calls, phone repairs, and hearing and vision adaptive devices), housekeeping (vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning bathroom, bed making, and bed changes, and laundry), escorting and coordinating internal transportation needs, and mail delivery and personal correspondence

Assists residents with self-administration of medications, including monitoring of medication supplies and documentation

Observes and promptly reports changes in resident physical condition and cognitive or emotional status to the licensed nurse or Supervisor

Conducts resident rounds and room checks, monitors environmental safety hazards, and records incidents, errors, accidents, and resident-to-resident-related events

Responds to and acts in accordance with established procedures in emergency or disaster situations

Follows up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns

Qualification

CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCustomer service skillsTactful communicationEnglish proficiencyTeam collaborationSelf-motivated

Required

Demonstrate an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the residents, as well as an understanding of the aging process

Work collaboratively with peers and other team members, and use tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally-charged situations

Must be able to speak, read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English, and plan and complete duties with minimal direction

Possess excellent customer service skills, be self-motivated, work independently, recognize facility needs, and be able to deal effectively with assisted living residents and family members, senior staff, and all Blue Skies departments and guests