Certified Caregiver Assisted Living

Do you have a gift for caring for Seniors, and are you looking to join a team that creates communities that feel like home? Then we are looking for YOU. Our community is seeking a compassionate and talented Resident Assistant to join our care team.  The Resident Assistant aids residents in tasks that are essential to their daily care and livelihood.  A typical day may include responding to emergency calls and situations; documenting and reporting care provided; and transporting residents to various functions or locations. Familiarity and willingness to work with elderly population is essential for this role.

Working for us, you can enjoy…

• The ability to build relationships with incredible people

• An opportunity to practice soft clinical skills in a non-urgent setting

• On-the-job training and development opportunities

• Perk Spot discount program for endless discounts at restaurants, local businesses and various retailers

• Great benefits for you and your family (full-time employees only)

Job Type:  Full Time & Part Time positions available.

Starting salary $16.50 / hour

Resident Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• A big smile, eagerness to learn, and compassion for our residents.

• Provide assistance to residents in Memory Care, Assisted Living, or both in a manner that meets or exceeds facility expectations.

• Provide stand-by assist (or reminders) with activities of daily living such as grooming, oral hygiene, bath/shower, hair, and maintaining the personal environment (i.e., clothing, linen, personal belongings within the apartment).

• Regularly review, follow, and adhere to the residents’ care plans.

• Provide information and encouragement for memory care residents to participate in activity-focused care programs.

• Transport residents within the community to other departments and/or functions.

• Respond to emergency calls, resident/visitor requests and correct environment hazards in a timely, appropriate and safe manner.

• Document and report care provided and resident observations including unusual or significant changes in physical, mental or behavioral conditions.

• Obtain/perform vital signs and heights and weights.

• Know how and be able to respond to emergency needs designed by community policies.

• Attend in-service trainings.

• Observe community policies and procedures regarding attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, customer service and other policies/ procedures that may be introduced from time to time.

• Maintain resident confidentiality.

• Know and comply with all Resident Rights.

• Adhere to Universal Precautions and Infection Control procedures.

• Interact/assist residents and other disciplines/departments.

• Other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

• Previous experience with medication assistance preferred.

• Must be medically able and willing to wear a NIOSH-approved tight-fitting respirator (N95 mask), if required by and in accordance with federal or state regulations or Spectrum policy.

Resident Assistant Educational Requirements:

• Minimum requirement of high school diploma or equivalent work experience

• Complete all state educational requirements for the position. 

• Attendance at monthly in-services required for position. Receives and maintains First Aid certification, Heimlich maneuver training and Food Handlers Card.

• CPR certification preferred.

Other Requirements:

• The safety of our Residents and Team Members is our top priority. To help accomplish this, all team members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with our company policy. 

The Benefits Program is offered to all Eligible Full-Time Team Members (Salaried and Hourly) and their families:

• Medical; Dental; Vision; Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Life Insurance); HSA or FSA Spending Accounts; 401(k); PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay; Tuition Reimbursement

Other benefits offered to ALL Team Members:

• Online personal development courses; lucrative team member referral program; monthly engagement program with free prizes; recognition programs.

About Spectrum

Spectrum Retirement Communities is committed to promoting diverse and inclusive communities that celebrate the differences in our team members and residents. We believe different backgrounds and beliefs contribute to an enhanced culture and provide a greater ability to innovate, relate, and engage. We celebrate and welcome diversity in race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and physical ability. 

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC is a national senior living owner/operator. We have communities in nine states offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. For more information or to view other opportunities, visit www.SpectrumRetirement.com/Careers.

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC and its affiliated companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We also participate in the E-Verify program, a service of DHS and SSA.

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