Caregiver, Resident Assistant RA- Assisted Living

Company: Morning Pointe Senior Living
Location: Tuscaloosa
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

RESIDENT ASSISTANT/CAREGIVER-- Assisted Living

Morning Pointe Assisted Living communities are dedicated to providing services that enhance the wellness, lifestyle and enjoyment of senior living. Assisted Living, Personal Care, and Alzheimer's services are provided in a caring, secure environment that promotes hospitality and dignity while maintaining an independent quality of life. As a RESIDENT ASSISTANT/CAREGIVER, your work is essential to providing for the daily needs and activities of Morning Pointe residents. Our most successful Resident Assistants are people who:

• Find opportunities for our residents and associates to "Experience Something Better"
• Approach challenging situations with patience, pleasantness, and grace
• Treat co-workers and residents with a genuine sense of kindness and care
• Present yourself in a professional manner with a great attitude
• Understand that honesty and ethics are an essential part of your success
• Enjoy your work and understand your efforts have true purpose

These are some of the benefits you will receive by joining us:

• Meaningful work you will feel good about
• Staff Meals
• "On-Demand Pay" Available
• Managers who work alongside you and respect your work
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Verizon Wireless group discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are looking for:

• Someone with a "can do" attitude
• Someone who enjoys caring for others
• Someone with reliable transportation and a dependable work ethic
• Reading, writing, and basic math and verbal communication skills
• The ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Resident Assistants are expected to accomplish tasks outside of their normal assignments whenever necessary to maintain a quality care environment for our residents. As part of a team-oriented workplace, Resident Assistants participate in training opportunities and offer help to other areas and staff in need. The typical work of a Resident Assistant can include:

• Providing assistance with activities of daily living to meet the resident's physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs with respect and dignity
• This may include bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, perennial care, laundry, bed making, and other duties of care
• Assist residents with meals and snacks
• Assist with setup, service and feeding if necessary
• Housekeeping duties as necessary

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Loving and caring for seniors is what joins us together in our communities. Striving to be the best in class is why we work at Morning Pointe Senior Living. With our words and deeds we want our residents, associates and families to truly "Experience Something Better".

Morning Pointe is a company where passionate people come together to become strong teams. This means a daily commitment to trust and giving your best to work that truly makes a difference.

From humble beginnings in 1996, owners Greg Vital and Franklin Farrow began our mission. Their leadership has built a stable and growing senior living company that consists of over 35 communities in five states in the Southeast serving more than 1500 residents. Now more than twenty years later, their efforts still uplift our associates every day.

At the core of everything we do is our associates. Competitive pay and meaningful benefits are just a part of the reason you'll find the work more than rewarding. When you are a part of a Morning Pointe community, you will discover that genuine relationships create genuine care. come join our team and be a part of our family-Experience Something Better!

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