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

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