Community living assistant vs residential assistant

Differences between community living assistant and residential assistant duties and responsibilities

Community living assistant example responsibilities.

• Monitor patient's vital signs in order to improve their rehabilitation.
• Work with dementia and Alzheimer's residents.
• Provide primary first aid, CPR, etc.
• Provide care to the resident by feeding, bathing, assistance in ADL'S when need.
• Attend staff meetings as well as staying up to date on CPR and first aid training sessions.
• Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bathing, assist in ADL's.
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Residential assistant example responsibilities.

• Engage, educate and empower participants to access community base resources in order to achieve greater self-determination, rehabilitation and recovery.
• Ensure the safety and well being of all inpatient residents, following standards learned in training, certify in CPR.
• Assist children with disabilities with ADL's, activities, education, employment, medication administration and integration into the community.
• Assist clients with ADL's including but not limit to brushing teeth, bed bath, shaving, nail care etc.
• Assist management and other coordinators as needed.
• Maintain certifications with medications CPR and crisis management training.
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