Summary:

The Residential Living Assistant provides personal care services, assistance, support, and supervision to residents.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Follow the assistance plan in providing services to residents.
• Assist in the development and updating of each resident's assistance plan.
• Do personal laundry for residents if so, as requested in the assistance plan.
• Strip and make residents' beds weekly on housekeeping day.
• Assist in serving meals and bussing tables during mealtimes.
• Keep residents' apartments clean and tidy on a daily basis.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility.
• Give residents prescribed medication or remind them to take medication as needed.
• Assist residents with oxygen and other medical device as outlined in the assistance plan.
• Encourage socialization among residents.
• Assist with the activity program; conduct activities as directed by the Activity manager/ Coordinator or assigned by the supervisor.
• Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities. Promote activities enthusiastically to pique residents' interest.
• Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.
• Monitor the health, safety, and well-being of the residents.
• Document information pertaining to changes in residents' functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc., as requested.
• Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents.
• Report concerns about residents to supervisor and coworkers.
• Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up.
• Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.
• Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs, but no later than 24 hours after the occurrence.
• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with coworkers, residents, families, and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations, and personnel.
• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent years of experience required.

Experience

• 1 year of experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• CNA preferred.
• BLS required.

Work Type:

Full Time

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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