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Example resident aide requirements on a job description

Resident aide requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in resident aide job postings.
Sample resident aide requirements
  • High school diploma.
  • Experience working with elderly/disabled persons.
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds.
Sample required resident aide soft skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize.
  • Patience and understanding.
  • Adaptability and flexibility.

Resident aide job description example 1

Twin Lakes resident aide job description

**$450 SIGN ON BONUS** NEW PAY RATES! We lead the market in compensation. Stay Bonuses for Full and Part-time Associates! Twin Lakes (Life Enriching Communities) in Cincinnati located at 9840 Montgomery Road is seeking a Resident Aide Full-time 7:00am-7:15pm or 7:00 pm - 7:15am, every other weekend. We also have shift differentials: $1.50- 2nd shift, $1.00- 3rd shift, $.85- Weekend! We have great Benefits! Full-time associates enjoy PTO (paid time off) / EIB (extended illness bank) benefits based on hours worked, Health, Life and Disability Insurance, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, participation in our 403(b) retirement program with 3% match, an Employee Assistance Program, use of our fitness facility for free and you can earn $ towards tuition in College, University or Career Technical Training Programs. We are a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.
  • Do you strive to provide excellence in resident nursing care?
  • Are you a team player?
  • Do you enjoy working with a variety of people and consistently treat others with respect and compassion?
  • Does your experience include being a STNA in a Long Term Care setting? If so, we’d love to talk with you!
Duties include but, are not limited to:• Participates in report upon the start and end of each shift • Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials• Assists residents with activities of daily living which include bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility/ambulation. • Provide menu choice tickets/collect tickets, assists dining staff with serving meals and with creating an exceptional dining experience for the residents• Launders residents’ belongings • Admissions, transfers and discharge functions as assigned by supervisor• Other duties, as assigned by Nurse or member of Nursing leadership Required Education and Experience • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred• Previous experience in a continuing care retirement community or hospital preferred• Must possess a customer service background and orientation
Life Enriching Communities is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace and to compliance with the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Hannaford
Company DescriptionCareers in aging have transformed over the past several decades – we’re looking for team members who are interested in being a part of this evolving workforce! Focusing on living and aging well, adopting technologies that improve the experience of residents and associates, and creating an environment that embraces personal growth is what sets us apart.

If you’re interested in making an impact on the lives of those who live and work in our communities, we welcome you to explore the diverse range of career options available with us.
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Resident aide job description example 2

Northfield Retirement Community resident aide job description

** We offer up to $2000 retention bonus and up to $1000 if you refer a friend **

Resident Aides (RA's) work collaboratively to provide personal care services to older adults in our assisted living setting and demonstrate our company mission: to support independence, dignity, and quality of life for the aging. Continue your growth in the medical field while making a positive impact in the lives of older adults!

40 hours per week / overnight Shift /10pm-6:30am / Every Other Weekend / Every Other Holiday

Shift Differential: $2.50 overnight

NRC is an ever changing/growing company looking for compassionate and friendly personalities that have a desire to help our aging community thrive.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Make personal connections with residents
  • Training and mentoring of peers
  • Weekly Resident report, minor clerical tasks
  • Provide daily cares, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and more
  • Assist with transfers, or helping residents into wheelchairs or walkers
  • Administer medications for residents on a timely schedule
  • Work alongside nursing staff, who are there to assist with activities and procedures requiring RN/LPN licensure
  • Report to lead staffer, who will help you follow care protocol

Working at NRC as a RA is rewarding! You will grow personal connections with the residents as you learn more about them. You are first one to answer a call light or to let the nurse know if there has been any change to the health of the resident. For those looking to start in health care, NRC assisted living is a great place to begin or to expand your care skills.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Registered Nursing Assistant Preferred. Prefer 2 years’ experience working in a Memory Care unit or with residents who have Dementia.
  • Ability to lead a team. Have good communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • Outgoing, friendly personality. Resident Aides must be able to establish and maintain positive relationships with residents.
  • Age 18 or older. In order to operate lift equipment to help residents into wheelchairs or bed, you must be at least 18 years of age.

Retention Bonus

To remain eligible for the bonus, you must have good attendance and good work relationships with residents, family members and staff.

  • If you are hired and commit to working 24 hours or more per week, you will be eligible for a total bonus of $1,500 paid at six and twelve months.
  • If you are hired and commit to working 40 hours per week for the first 6 months, you will be eligible for the total bonus of $3,000 : paid at six and twelve months.

Benefits and Perks

On campus Training · Tuition Reimbursement · Mentorships · Competitive wages · Medical, Vision and Dental insurance · Employer paid Life Insurance · 403B plan · PTO · Referral Bonus · Employee Assistance Program

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Resident aide job description example 3

Good Shepherd Community Care resident aide job description

Full Time and Part Time Hospice Residence Aides

Community based, mission-driven hospice seeks experienced, talented, and compassionate hospice aides to join our team when we open our new hospice residence in the Fall 2022. This is an exciting opportunity for hospice aides interested in providing end-of-life care at a new 10-bed hospice facility. Seeking to fill 12 hour day and overnight shifts. Per diem positions are also available.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide bedside care to terminally ill patients residing at the hospice house following the established plan of care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive, courteous, and helpful attitude toward all patients and their families and a commitment toward exceeding the needs of our customers.

Education, Skills and Experience:

Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant
Current Massachusetts certification in good standing
A minimum of two years prior experience in community health, long term care facility, oncology, or a related field preferred.
Ability to be a team player and work harmoniously with patients, families, co-workers, and management.

Good Shepherd Benefits:

Competitive salary
Four weeks paid time off in first year
12 paid holidays
Health and dental insurance, coverage begins as of your start date
Life insurance
403(b) with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Short Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates

Industry:
Healthcare

Employment Type:
Full Time and Part Time (per diem positions also available)

Job Functions:
Clinical - Healthcare Provider

About Us:
Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization. Please note that Good Shepherd Community Care requires vaccination for Covid-19 as a condition of employment. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and values diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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