Chelsea Senior Living - Resident Attendant - Job Description and Policies

Sep 14, 2026

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Chelsea Senior Living Resident Attendant job description outlines the role, reporting structure, and the universal mission of supporting residents with a kin-caring, respectful approach. The document details discreet assistance with ADLs, transportation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, mealtime support, and confidentiality expectations. It specifies shift flexibility, communication rules, universal precautions, safety standards, and required educational and competency development. Qualifications include approved training within six months, annual in-service completion, English communication, physical demands, and current CPR/First Aid certification.

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Chelsea Senior Living POLICIES AND PROCEDURES JOB DESCRIPTION | JOB TITLE: | RESIDENT ATTENDANT | | --- | --- | | SHIFTS: | DAYS, EVENINGS, NIGHTS | | REPORTS TO: | HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR | GENERAL MISSION OF EACH EMPLOYEE: Work as a team member with other staff members to consistently maintain a kin caring and respectful attitude toward residents, residents' families, guests and fellow staff. Be sensitive to the special needs of seniors and demonstrate a genuine caring attitude. Encourage residents' maximum independence, . promote residents' freedom of choice and individuality and respect the privacy of all residents. All shifts and job responsibilities may be subject to flexible schedules to accommodate the needs of the residence on an as-needed basis. This includes the rotational coverage of weekends, holidays and emergencies when the resident care needs dictate staff schedules and duties. Under unusual circumstances employees may be required to directly assist with the provision of care and service to the residents, including, but not limited to transportation activities and other non-skilled, non-technical services. All staff members must attend in-service educational sessions and other knowledge, skills and competency developmental opportunities as required. All staff members are asked to speak only English in all resident and family areas unless interpreting for a resident or family. All staff members will knock first before entering a resident's apartment, unless in an emergency situation. All staff members will consistently apply Universal Precautions and follow all applicable safety standards in the residence. SUMMARY: Provides assistance to residents who wish or need help with ADLs in a discreet and private manner. Provides assistance to residents with transportation, medication reminders and light housekeeping. Resident Attendant is classified as the “universal worker.” DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 􀁸 Assists with all activities of daily living as requested or needed by residents as outlined in individual service plans including, but not limited to dressing, toileting, oral hygiene and nail care. 􀁸 Engages residents in meaningful activities in order to enhance their quality of life. 􀁸 Answers resident pages/calls in the appropriate time frame. 􀁸 Reports and/or records all pertinent medical or social changes that are observed to the Health Services Director. 􀁸 Assist the residents at mealtime. In Country Cottage assist and serve residents at mealtime. 􀁸 Responsible for set up and clean-up of kitchen area. 􀁸 Performs/Assists with laundry service. Job Description/Resident Attendant (Revised 3/16/2018) 1 Chelsea Senior Living POLICIES AND PROCEDURES JOB DESCRIPTION 􀁸 Performs and participates in activities and stays with large groups to ensure safety and security at all times. 􀁸 Maintains confidentiality of all residents at all times. 􀁸 Works as a team player. 􀁸 Performs daily housekeeping including making of bed, straightening up and removal of trash in residents' apartments as requested. 􀁸 In the absence of maintenance/ housekeeping staff may be requires to perform housekeeping functions. 􀁸 Transports the residents within the residence to activities and meals as needed; ensures safety of all residents; applies assistive devices and/or any other appliances as directed. 􀁸 Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required performing the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 􀁸 Within six (6) months of date of hire, each Resident Attendant will have successfully completed a Nurse's Aide (CNA) Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) or other equivalent training program approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services/Board of Nursing 􀁸 Completion of annual in-se

FAQs

Who does the Resident Attendant report to?

The Resident Attendant reports to the Health Services Director.

What key tasks are included in the Resident Attendant role?

The role includes assisting with ADLs in a discreet and private manner, transportation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, mealtime assistance, laundry support, and maintaining safety during group activities.

What qualifications and certifications are required?

Within six months of hire, the Resident Attendant must complete a Nurse's Aide (CNA) or Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) or an equivalent approved program. The role also requires annual in-service completion, English communication ability, meeting physical demands, and obtaining current CPR and First Aid certification.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Fez