Wellstar Health System·Marietta, Georgia
The Resident Assistant provides direct care to personal care residents, assisting with activities of daily living and medication administration. They are responsible for monitoring resident health, maintaining a sanitary environment, and coordinating with families and healthcare agencies.
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Evening (United States of America) Job Summary: The Resident Assistant (RA) participates in the care of Atherton Place Personal Care Residents from a Resident Centered Approach. The RA assists Personal Care Residents with activities of daily living according to State regulations; assures a protective and watchful oversight; remains aware of residents' needs, whereabouts, state of health and daily functioning; and interacts with residents and families. Activities of daily living include, but are not limited to, medication assistance/administration, bathing, dressing, and grooming. Willing to learn additional skills as needed. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Medication Assistance/Administration per State regulations
Storing medication and taking to resident at the prescribed times.
Proper documentation of medication assistance.
Interacting with doctors offices and pharmacies to ensure proper and safe medication assistance.
Ability to maintain focus on medication assistance while dealing with outside distractions.
Be aware and observe for any side effects of medications. Maintain watchful oversight of residents.
Respond to and documentation of resident issues as they arise. (ie: falls, medical emergency, etc.)
Observe and interact with residents on a daily basis.
Interact with and keep famiies/sponsor informed of resident issues.
Be aware of resident whereabouts.
Interact with supportative agencies (ie: sitters, hospice, home health, etc.)
Participate in the formation of resident care plans, evaluation of cognitive status and ability to self- administer medications. Assist residents with ADLs as per resident need.
Bathing, dressing, grooming, etc.
Maintain an awareness of each residents normal appearance intervene, as appropriate, if a residents state of health appears to be in jeopardy.
Maintain apartment in sanitary and clutter free condition.
Assist with resident transfers (ie: chair to bed, wheelchair to commode, etc.)
Assist with resident laundry.
Assist in dining room to serve meals.
Assist resident with any needs that may arise, ie: apartment cleanliness, thermostat, tv, light bulbs, toilets, phone calls, etc. Maintain State Readiness
Ensure that required education is met each year
Maintain resident files Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma General or Other / Certificate Nursing Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. CNA - Cert Nurse Assistant AHA-HFA - AHA Heartsaver First Aid or BLS - Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 2 years experience preferred in a similar setting with older adults. Preferred and Experience with medication assistance/administration Preferred Completion of nursing assistant program Required Required Minimum Skills: Good customer service and communication skills required; demonstrates courteous and positive attitude; must be able to read and write; ability to relate well with teammates, healthcare professionals, residents, and families. Basic computer skills with Windows based environment for participation in training and resident documentation. Current skills in medication assistance/administration or willingness to learn. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma and a CNA certification, along with BLS or First Aid certification. A minimum of 2 years of experience working with older adults is preferred.
Market context
In Georgia, support-services roles often see steady demand because care settings need dependable overnight coverage and reliable transportation. These jobs can be competitive when employers look for prior caregiving experience, even if it is not required, and when shift flexibility matters. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your driver’s license, transportation, and overnight availability before applying.