Resident Assistant - PRN (As Needed)
Job Description
Job Description
Schedule: PRN (As Needed)
Join Pelican Valley Senior Living (PVSL) and help us create meaningful impact! As a Resident Assistant you’ll play a key role in providing exceptional care and support to residents by assisting with daily activities, fostering a positive environment, and ensuring their comfort and safety. We’re looking for a compassionate, dependable, and proactive individual who thrives in a collaborative and caring community.
At PVSL, we value our people and offer a competitive pay range of $19.81/hr to $23.13/hr (hourly non-exempt) based on experience, qualifications, and location. The position is PRN (as needed) and the minimum schedule requirements are to pick up a minimum of 3 shifts in a month, at least 1 of those shifts being a weekend and 2 holidays per year.
Benefits
- Competitive Wage
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Evening Shift Differential of $2.50/hour
- Overnight Shift Differential of $3.00/hour
- Time and a half for holidays worked
- Free Meals (10/month)
Apply now and discover the difference you can make at PVSL!
Pelican Valley Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer.
Create your best self as a Resident Assistant
As a Resident Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our community, providing hands-on support to residents while fostering meaningful connections. Whether assisting with daily activities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment, or simply being a friendly face, you’ll play a key role in helping residents live each day with dignity, joy, and companionship.
As a Resident Assistant at PVSL, you will:
- Assist residents with daily activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral care, toileting, and mobility.
- Support residents with meals, restorative care, and life skills, respecting their preferences.
- Administer medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Encourage residents to engage in social, recreational, and wellness activities to enhance their quality of life.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment through housekeeping, laundry, and organizing resident spaces.
- Monitor and report any changes in residents' health or emotional well-being to nursing staff.
- Welcome new residents and help them transition smoothly into their new home.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the team and ensure exceptional care.
This job also requires:
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Clear and compassionate communication abilities.
- A commitment to serving with excellence and integrity.
- Previous experience as a caregiver, personal care assistant, or similar role is preferred but not required.
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Ability to pass a state-required background study.
- Physical ability to perform the duties required by the position.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to communicate with staff, residents, and visitors.
Additional Details:
- Employment Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt
- Department: Nursing
- Travel Requirements: No
- This role does not include supervisory responsibilities.
Core Skills: Teamwork | Exceptional customer service | Interpersonal effectiveness | Critical thinking | High Quality Care
Our commitment to you is to experience team collaboration, flexibility, opportunities for growth, amazing perks and a culture where you are supported. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply to our Resident Assistant openings.