Cameron Woods is a spacious residential community, conveniently located in a natural setting just north of Angola. We offer an assisted living alternative for seniors who may be uncomfortable living on their own. Designed to provide a sense of security while helping residents maintain their independence, Cameron Woods offers a choice of apartment styles, care levels and financial options to suit the individual needs of each resident.

Cameron Woods is operated by individuals from the local community, who encourage strong involvement of the residents and their families. Our dedicated staff combine a relaxed residential environment with a full menu of programs geared toward individuals and groups, as well as community activities in the Steuben County area.

DEPARTMENT: Cameron Woods

JOB TITLE: Resident Assistant

SHIFT: 32 Hours Bi-Weekly, 3rd Shift

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or GED preferred.

2. CPR certification within six (6) months of hire.

3. First aid training within six (6) months of hire.

4. Housekeeping and waiter/waitress experience preferred.

5. Experience or interest in working with older adults.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide assistance, support and supervision for residents according to service plans. Assist with waiting tables and providing housekeeping duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Exemplifies good customer service.

2. Regular reliable attendance.

3. Ability to get along with others.

4. Demonstrates proficient use of email.

5. Maintain possession of the emergency call phone and house phone when assigned.

6. Respond to resident emergencies; call 911 when appropriate, call Director and log all emergency calls in the appropriate manner.

7. Change telephone batteries on the assigned schedule or when the low battery indicator appears.

8. Follow the service plan in providing services to residents.

9. Assist in the development and updating of each resident’s service plan.

10. Give residents medication reminders in the assigned manner.

11. Make resident’s beds daily if requested in the service plan.

12. Do personal laundry for residents if requested in the service plan.

13. Pickup resident trash as it is placed outside of apartment doors and place in dumpster.

14. Strip and make residents’ beds weekly; launder residents’ linens and towels, fold and return to residents.

15. Assist in taking orders, serving meals and bussing tables during mealtimes.

16. Clean residents’ apartments on assigned days and as outlined in the service plan and/or café.

17. Encourage socialization among residents.

18. Assist with the activity program; conduct activities as needed by the Activity Coordinator.

19. Encourage and/or remind residents to participate in activities/escorts as needed.

20. Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.

21. Monitor health, safety and wellbeing of the residents.

22. Document information pertaining to changes in residents’ functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc.

23. Assist in keeping the environment safe for residents.

24. Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools and utensils.

25. Identify supplies needed to perform tasks and fill out purchase order or notify Resident Assistant in charge of ordering.

26. Assist Food Services Coordinator with food prep and clean up as needed.

27. Prepare cart for resident breakfast.

28. Train to set up and serve banquets as needed.

29. Carry out other duties as assigned by Director.