Residential Aide Job Description

A residential aide is a person who provides assistance with activities of daily living to an elderly person.

They assist with performing basic functions such as dressing, bathing, or eating.

Residential aides may also assist with medication management, light housekeeping, transportation, and other duties.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Residential Aide to join our team! The Residential Aide will provide assistance to residents in all areas of daily living, including but not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and transfers. The Residential Aide will also perform light housekeeping duties, such as laundry and bed making, and will provide medication reminders as needed. If you are interested in joining our team and making a difference in the lives of our residents, please apply today!

Residential Aide Duties:

• Provide residential care services
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, such as personal hygiene, grooming, eating, and using the restroom
• Promote positive self-esteem and self-worth through interaction
• Calculate medication dosages and assist with any necessary dietary changes
• Ensure residents receive proper medical care as needed
• Assist residents with medication administration
• Communicate with attending physicians, case managers, and other health care professionals
• Complete required documentation

Residential Aide Responsibilities:

• Provide quality, compassionate care for our elderly residents, including assisting with meals and medication
• Perform light housekeeping activities such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, light cleaning, and minor repairs
• Assist with personal care, transporting residents to appointments, and assisting with activities of daily living
• Clean and maintain resident rooms, bathrooms, and other common areas
• Organize residents’ belongings and assist with laundry
• Assist with recreational activities, such as arts and crafts, gardening, and games
• Assist with errands, such as grocery shopping, banking, and post office visits
• Assist with food service, food preparation, and cooking
• Attend scheduled training, meetings, and conferences
• Proactively seek ways to exceed resident and employee expectations

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in human services, related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• 2+ years’ working directly with adults, preferably in a residential setting
• Excellent communication skills; well-developed customer service skills
• Self-motivated with high attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems

At [Company Name], we believe that a diverse and inclusive team is a key to success. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.