Resident Assistant - On Call / Per Diem - Day Shift! Job Opening

Location Information
HeartLands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City is a beautiful community in Ellicott City, MD, with more than 220 units offering independent living and assisted living.Key Responsibilities

At this time, we are seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant to join our team! This is an on call / per diem, day shift position!

We offer a promote-from-within culture and a focus on employee satisfaction, accompanied by competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and more!

Our 280-plus communities, in 30-plus states, offer stability, training, and growth!


Your Purpose

• Gives report to the Nurse or designated charge person at the end of the shift.
• Reports any changes to the Nurse or designated charge person immediately for determination of contacting the on-call Nurse.
• Reminding residents to take medication, opening containers for residents, opening prepackaged medication for residents, reading the medication label to residents, observing residents while they take medication, checking the self-administered dosage against the label of the container, and reassuring residents that they have obtained and are taking the dosage as prescribed.
• Supervise, assist or provide showers and baths.
• Supervise, assist residents to dress/undress.
• Assure the cleanliness and dignity of each resident.

Qualifications

• Vital signs; Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations);
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
• Freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• CPR/First Aid Certification desired (unless required by the state).
• Experience in the following roles is a plus but not required: CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide / HHA, or Personal Care Assistant / PCA.

We Are Five Star

• We put people first.
• We mind the business.
• We work to be our best.
• We act with integrity.
• We listen – then act decisively.

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Shift/Hours
DaytimeAbout Five Star

Five Star Senior Living Inc., a national healthcare and senior living provider headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, proudly offers the highest quality service and care with the warmth and hospitality of home. Founded in 2000, Five Star has two major operating division: Five Star Senior Living and AGEILITY Physical Therapy Solutions.

The Five Star Senior Living division includes more than 280 Independent Living, Assisted Living, Alzheimer's/Memory Care, Healthcare Centers with Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Retirement Communities. With communities in over 30 states and more than 25,000 team members, Five Star is committed to maximizing our residents' independence and enhancing their lifestyles.

The Ageility division provides both inpatient and outpatient services to over 150 communities. These services are provided both within Five Star and to customers externally. We offer Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services. Our specialty programs includes our Step up to Stop falls Program, "Connections" our memory care therapy program, and our executive functioning program that focuses on cognitive strategies aimed at keeping our residents independent in areas such as medication management and house hold functions.

EEOC
Five Star prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. In addition to federal requirements, Five Star complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has communities and/or facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.