Resident Assistant

About This Role

The Resident Assistant (RA) at Atherton Place provides compassionate care to personal care residents by assisting with activities of daily living and medication administration, ensuring their well-being and maintaining a protective oversight. This role involves close interaction with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication assistance/administration according to State regulations, including storing and dispensing medications at prescribed times
• Properly document all medication assistance
• Communicate with doctors' offices and pharmacies to ensure proper and safe medication assistance
• Observe and document any side effects of medications
• Maintain watchful oversight of residents and respond to and document resident issues (e.g., falls, medical emergencies)
• Observe and interact with residents daily, keeping families/sponsors informed of any issues
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Maintain awareness of each resident’s normal appearance and intervene if their health appears in jeopardy
• Maintain resident apartments in a sanitary and clutter-free condition
• Assist with resident transfers (e.g., chair to bed, wheelchair to commode) and laundry
• Assist in the dining room with serving meals
• Assist residents with various needs such as apartment cleanliness, thermostat, TV, light bulbs, toilets, and phone calls
• Participate in the formation of resident care plans and evaluation of cognitive status
• Ensure all required annual education is met and maintain resident files

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• CNA certification in the state of Georgia
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Basic computer skills (Windows based)
• Current skills in medication assistance/administration or willingness to learn

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent with CNA certification in the state of Georgia required
• Minimum 2 years experience preferred in a similar setting with older adults, and experience with medication assistance/administration preferred.

Nice to Have

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar setting with older adults
• Experience with medication assistance/administration

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications