Resident Assistant Part-Time 7a-3p Weekends Only

divh2Resident Assistant Part-Time 7a-3p Weekends Only/h2pJob Category: Nursing/ppRequisition Number: RESID035353/ppLocation: The Palmettos of Bluffton, Bluffton, SC 29909, USA/ppJob Details/ph3Description/h3pPosition: Resident Assistant/ppAre you looking to have fun in a work environment where you can express your care and compassions, while making a difference in the lives of others? Come join our team! Palmettos of Bluffton fosters an environment of teamwork and provides opportunities of growth in a healthcare setting. The Resident Assistant will perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel and assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents./ppPosition Highlights:/pulliProvide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed./liliChange bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis./liliAmbulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics./liliRecord resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information as assigned./liliRoutinely turn and position residents as necessary./liliObserve residents carefully and report changes in condition to Charge Nurse./liliRecognize a residents ability to make choices and support these within the constraints of the caregiving environment./liliParticipate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the MDS and the plan of care./liliProvide adequate hydration to residents at regular intervals each day according to specific resident needs./liliPrepare residents for each meal and transport to dining room (unless resident on bed rest) making sure that food tray is accessible, self-help devices are available (if needed), and assistance is provided to those residents who cannot feed themselves./liliKeep an accurate record of food intake and output, as directed./liliMaintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas./liliAssist nursing staff with the basics of aseptic and sterile techniques to avoid infection of residents and self-contamination of equipment and supplies./liliBe alert for proper ventilation, temperature, light and noise control./liliTake TPR, blood pressure, weighing of residents, etc. as directed./liliPromptly answer call lights and other resident needs./liliUtilize proper body mechanics when lifting or transporting residents./li/ulpWork Schedule: Part-Time 7a-3p Weekends Only/ppJob Type: Part Time/ppWhy NHC? Palmettos of Bluffton is pleased to be a part of the NHC (National HealthCare Corporation) family with our home office in Murfreesboro, TN. We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family

oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases./ppExperience:/pulliCandidate must hold a High School Diploma or GED./liliExperience in senior resident services, social work, health care, or customer service is preferred./liliStrong verbal and written communications skills are essential./liliPrefer that the candidate have experience in working with older adults and a knowledge of the aging process./liliA flexible work schedule is also a necessity./li/ulpBenefits:/pulliEarned Time Off/liliHoliday Incentive Pay/liliHealth, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance/liliFlex Spending Plan/lili401k with generous company contributions/liliFlexible Schedule/liliUniforms/liliAdvancement Opportunities/li/ulpWork Location: The Palmettos of Bluffton, 3035 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC 29909/ppEqual Opportunity Employer/p/div