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We are seeking a compassionate, experienced resident assistant to join our senior assisted living care team. In this role, you will help our residents maintain a sense of independence and vitality by aiding them in daily tasks that are challenging for them. You will always put the resident's needs and safety first and work to provide a warm and caring environment. You will report to the Resident Director and help residents with daily tasks ranging from hygiene and mobility to household duties.

• Provide compassionate and individualized assistance to our residents
• Assist with daily personal tasks such as dressing, oral hygiene, and bathing
• Ensure residents' apartments are clean and tidy
• Help with dropping off, picking up, and hanging laundry
• Help residents with correspondence such as phone and email
• Monitor and report any concerning changes in residents' behavior or condition
• Ensure residents are eating and drinking according to health care provider's orders
• Make sure residents are taking all medications on time and in proper amounts
• Provide compassionate yet professional companionship and conversation

• High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred
• Certification as a CNA, PCA, or HHA preferred
• Must be willing to provide compassionate holistic care with dignity and respect
• Significant work experience in a residential care facility is strongly preferred
• Must have good references from previous employers
• Must pass background check
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills
• Good conversation skills and a friendly demeanor
• Able to work independently with little supervision
• Able to maintain organized logs of activities and services provided
• Physically capable of doing work that requires standing, lifting, bending, and pushing
• Patient and calm, especially in difficult situations
• Reliable, compassionate, and willing to serve others