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Cottagewood is located on a beautiful 17 acre campus complete with charming courtyards and attractive cottages. We have a compassionate, caring and dedicated team who daily demonstrate our mission, "To Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Every Person who Comes in Contact with Our Organization". If you enjoy being part of a team, are a caring and compassionate person and love to help people, this position may be a perfect fit for you. Our employees enjoy flexible work schedules, opportunities for advancement and paid comprehensive training! No experience is necessary. Check us out at
- We offer competitive wages up to $18.00 (starting) for applicants who have experience and/or hold a CNA.
- Shift differential pay of $.50 for evening shift and $1.00 for overnights.
- Double time on holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid sick
- Floating holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (30+ hours per week)
- Long & short term disability (30+ hours per week)
- Company paid life insurance (30+ hours per week)
- 401K
Our Resident Assistants provide both physical and emotional care to our Residents and their families.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
*Assist residents with ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) as identified in the service plan. These cares may include all or some of the following: assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of hair; assisting with showering or bathing; toileting; rubbing with lotions; fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed by an RN; redirection of confused client, and other cares as assigned
*Assisting with ambulation and transfers, including proper use of a transfer belt and assistive devices and proper body mechanics to avoid injury.
*Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for residents.
*Help each resident to reach and maintain the highest level of performance and independence.
*Provide residents with both physical and emotional support.
*Assist with treatments as delegated by the Registered Nurse per the resident service agreement
*Observe client and report changes in physical and emotional condition such as change in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc.
*Assist with activities by encouraging activity participation and escorting residents to scheduled activities
*Interact with residents to provide reassurance, engagement, and redirection as appropriate.
*Complete all required documentation daily; service schedule, flow sheet, communication book, etc.
*Attend In-service training as assigned
Qualifications
*Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
*Must be able to prioritize, and organize work effectively and efficiently.
*Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
*Must work as a team member with other personnel.
*Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
*Must be punctual, with good attendance record.
*Able to make responsible choices and decisions and act in the resident's best interest.
*Maintains confidentiality
*Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English
Working Hours
We have FT & PT shifts available on our 2:30-10:30 and 10:30-6:30 shifts. The RA will be required to work every other weekend and some holidays.
General Notes
*This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor.
*Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as needs prevail.
Gentle Touch Health Initiatives is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. GTHI is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.
Great Lakes Management Company is an at-will employer; this job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. GLMC is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.