Resident Life Assistant

Description

Do you have a background or interest in healthcare with a soft spot in your heart for helping senior citizens and their families? Do you seek a rewarding career within a supportive workplace? We offer the opportunity to improve the lives of others while fulfilling your own career goals! Hiring immediately!

Woodlands Senior Living is the first senior living organization in Maine to have earned an accreditation by The Joint Commission! What does this mean for you? You could have the opportunity to work with an organization that has surpassed high-level standards of quality, safety and experience for the residents, families and staff served.

We are a Maine-based, family-owned-and-operated organization that provides the people of Maine a trusted partner in assisted living and memory care. Our mission is to make each day the best day possible for every resident we serve. Our teammates are committed to high standards of behavior to deliver the highest quality of care and provide a safe and inclusive work environment. Hiring immediately!

What you will do as a Resident Life Assistant:

• Implement a program of social, recreational, and intellectual activities in accordance with the company’s Monthly Activity calendar, current federal and state regulations, established standards and company polies and procedures.
• Acts as a cheerleader to promote participation.
• Escorts residents to/from activities as necessary.
• Maintains supplies in a neat and orderly manner and to ensure their durability. Maintains a written inventory of current supplies.
• Assists with the service of meals.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, etc.)
• Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living (using telephone, light housekeeping, meal preparation/service, etc.)
• Respond to resident call lights promptly
• Perform scheduled resident activities as assigned
• Accurately document care provisions or changes in resident statuses.

The benefits to join the team:

• Weekend shift differentials to thank you for being flexible with your schedule.
• Vacation and holiday pay because you deserve time to relax and recharge.
• Perfect attendance bonus to recognize your dedication and commitment.
• Referral bonus to show our appreciation for seeking new team members.
• Tuition assistance because we believe in the investment of your growth and success.
• Health, dental, vision and supplemental benefits to support your health.
• 401(k) savings and investment plan to prepare for your future.

Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Certification as Activities Professional, Personal Support Specialist, Certified Residential Medication Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant or have previously held an active Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
• Must commit to obtaining PSS certification within 120 days of hire.
• Must provide proof of immunization/immunity to MMR, Varicella, Influenza and COVID.
• Strong command of the English language with the ability to follow oral and written instructions with precision.