Sanford Health·Hastings, Nebraska
Provide safe and efficient daily care to residents in a long term care setting according to individualized care plans. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, dining, social needs, and documenting resident conditions.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Compensation:
$15.00 - $22.50 Union Position: No Department Details Summary The long term care (LTC) Resident Assistant provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.
Dependent on the location, participates in structured training sessions to acquire skills to obtain certification to provide a higher level of resident care.
Helps residents with outerwear or shoes as needed. Assures residents' spiritual needs are met by willing and employees (Self or others). Assists residents by passing snacks and trays, pouring beverages as needed, and maintaining pleasant dining atmosphere. Assists residents in maintaining proper and clean appearance. Safeguards residents' property. Keeps residents' living areas pleasant and orderly. Provides residents with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans. Maintains residents' self-esteem, privacy, and confidentiality of personal information. Documents care provided to residents. Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents' conditions to appropriate staff. Works with team members and other staff members in a helpful, respectful, and courteous manner. Assists residents in meeting their social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents. Responds appropriately to resident requests for help and maintains positive relationships with residents' friends and family members. Responds promptly to residents' call lights. Assists residents in meeting their social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents. Seeks clarification of assignments and asks questions when needed. Expresses ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing. Requests ongoing feedback on task performance. Completes documentation as assigned. Listens effectively, shares work-related information with appropriate staff members. Keeps supervisor informed. Maintains safe work practices and follows center/campus safety procedures. Follows center/campus infection control procedures.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
If working at a facility in which a lift is utilized to move residents, must meet the minimum state age requirement.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Candidates must meet minimum state age requirements if the facility utilizes lifts for moving residents.
Market context
In Nebraska, part-time Resident Assistant roles in long-term care are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in facilities that support older adults and residents with daily care needs. These positions can be competitive because employers look for dependable candidates who can follow care routines, communicate clearly, and meet state age requirements when lifts are used. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare openings, then confirm the facility’s lift policy and your availability before applying.