Goodworks Unlimited·Versailles, Kentucky
Provide one-on-one assistance to residents with activities of daily living, including hygiene, mobility, and medication administration. Maintain a clean living environment through daily cleaning, laundry, and facility upkeep.
Resident Assistant (flexible work schedule) Hiring for Part-Time & PRN (as needed and available shifts)
Reports to: Resident Services Director
Work Hours: 1st shift: 7am-3pm, 2nd shift: 3pm-11pm, 3rd shift: 11pm-7am, 4th person: 7am-11am
$16/hr - annual cost of living increase offered
This Position serves as an assistant to the resident for areas of ADLs and IADLs based on the resident service plan. (Activities of Daily Living & Independent Activities of Daily Living.) Responsibilities include but are not limited to one-on-one assistance with resident care/service, daily cleaning and laundry tasks within the home and apartment.
The ideal candidate should have companionship/private duty caregiver experience and/or personal care experience. Certified Nurse Aide experience in a group care setting is preferred, but not required. Candidates should possess the ability to effectively communicate verbally with the administrative team and co-workers in a productive, professional and positive manner. Flexibility with scheduling of staff to accommodate emergency plans and procedures and under special circumstances is required.
Work with staff to build relationships and strengthen communication with residents and families.
Report concerns and identify needs to aid in appropriate resident service plan development to the Resident Services Director.
Daily encouragement and reassurance provided to residents to maintain service plans.
Encourage resident participation in scheduled activity programs in the house.
Assist residents to programs within the house as needed and time allows.
Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living, including bathing, dressing, eating (food modification, choice selection), toileting, hygiene and mobility.
Assist residents with self-administration of medications and proper assistance documentation. This includes receiving participation and verbal compliance assistance from residents for all ADLs.
Documenting changes in residents’ functional status, personal care needs, and any other noted changes for shift change and supervisory report in the Communication Log books. (Kept in Resident Services Director’s office)
Report immediate concerns to Team Lead/Resident Services Director/Executive Director.
Respond to resident emergencies according to procedures; including minimal first aid assistance and report to Resident Services Director/Executive Director and/or call 911/family.
Common area and activity room set up for special programs.
Provide well checks as scheduled for all residents within the group, unless otherwise indicated.
Completing shift requirements for cleaning which include, but are not limited to:
Emptying trash daily/each shift, making beds daily, wiping down kitchen and bathroom countertops, spot vacuuming daily, cleaning toilets daily as needed, and mopping bathroom floors as needed.
Bi-Weekly changing of bed linens
Daily cleaning of break room areas
Facilitating Laundry duties
Various kitchen duties as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Assist in the onboarding of new staff members as requested. This includes but is not limited to hosting a potential staff member coming to observe the Resident Assistant position, and training a new hire.
Ideal candidates should have experience in companionship, private duty caregiving, or personal care. Certified Nurse Aide experience in a group care setting is preferred but not required.
Market context
Operations roles in Kentucky that support behavioral health services often see steady demand because providers need staff who can coordinate care, manage documentation, and keep services moving for SMI, SED, or substance use populations. These roles are competitive when candidates bring the right degree, relevant population experience, and readiness to complete required certifications; a valid driver’s license is also important. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your experience aligns with the population focus and certification timeline before applying.
