Resident Assistant Part-Time 11p-7a Weekends Only

divh2Resident Assistant Part-Time 11p-7a Weekends Only/h2pJob Category: Nursing/ppRequisition Number: RESID035351/ppLocation: The Palmettos of Bluffton, Bluffton, SC 29909, USA/ph3Description/h3pstrongPosition:/strong 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./ppstrongPosition Highlights:/strong/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. Provide input to the nurses for development of 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/ulpstrongWork Schedule:/strong Part-Time 11p-7a Weekends Only/ppstrongJob Type:/strong Part Time/ppPalmettos 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./ppstrongExperience:/strong Candidate must hold a High School Diploma or GED. Experience in senior resident services, social work, health care, or customer service is preferred. Strong verbal and written communications skills are essential. Prefer that the candidate have experience in working with older adults and a knowledge of the aging process. A flexible work schedule is also a necessity./ppstrongBenefits:/strong Earned Time Off Holiday Incentive Pay Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance Flex Spending Plan 401k with generous company contributions Flexible Schedule Uniforms Advancement Opportunities/ppWork Location: The Palmettos of Bluffton 3035 Okatie Highway Okatie, SC 29909/ppEOE/p/div