Resident Assistant

Purpose of this position

The purpose of this position is to provide direct care to residents, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with facility policies and procedures and report resident needs and concerns to a licensed nurse.

Delegation of authority

• Provide care to residents following facility policies and procedures.
• Report residents' needs and concerns to a licensed nurse.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

• Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to nursing service policies and procedures.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as documented in the residents' care plans.
• Assure residents are given adequate assistance with meals, nourishment and transportation to meal service area(s).
• Conduct resident rounds as assigned.
• Identify resident problems and concerns and report them immediately to a charge nurse or a licensed nurse.
• Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately.
• Complete documentation accurately, timely and following facility policies and procedures.
• Listen to resident and family complaints and report problems to charge nurse.
• Consistently work cooperatively with residents, charge nurses, treatment nurses, restorative nurses, other nursing assistants, physicians, families, consultant personnel and ancillary service providers.