Wellstar Health System · 17 hours ago
Resident Assistant - Atherton Place
Marietta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expWellstar Health System is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of every person they serve. They are seeking a Resident Assistant who will participate in the care of Personal Care Residents, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring their safety and well-being.
FitnessHealth Care
Responsibilities
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 ADL’s as per resident need
Bathing, dressing, grooming, etc
Maintain an awareness of each resident’s 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
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct
Qualification
Required
High School graduate or equivalent with CNA certification in the state of Georgia
Good customer service and communication skills; 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
Cert Nurse Assistant
Basic Life Support
BLS - Instructor
BLS - Provisional
Preferred
Minimum 2 years experience in a similar setting with older adults
Experience with medication assistance/administration
Company
Wellstar Health System
The largest health system in Georgia.
10001+ employees
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President and CEO
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SVP and Chief Information Officer
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