About this role
Position: Resident Assistant Schedule: Full Time, 7a–3p
Join Our Team The Palmettos of Bluffton is seeking a caring Resident Assistant to provide direct support to residents under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. We offer a fun, team-focused environment where compassion, teamwork, and resident dignity come first.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist with personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral care
• Change linens and maintain clean, organized resident rooms
• Assist with ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics
• Take and record vital signs, weights, and intake/output
• Observe and report changes in condition to the Charge Nurse
• Support resident choice and independence
• Assist with meals, hydration, and transporting residents to the dining room
• Maintain housekeeping and basic infection-control standards
• Answer call lights promptly and provide daily support
Why NHC? As part of the NHC family, we offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and growth, along with competitive compensation and performance-based increases.
Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in senior care, healthcare, customer service, or social work preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with older adults preferred
• Flexible schedule required
Benefits Earned Time Off • Holiday Incentive Pay • Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance • Flex Spending • 401(k) with company contributions • Flexible Scheduling • Uniforms • Advancement Opportunities
Location The Palmettos of Bluffton 3035 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC 29909
If you share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, apply today! Learn more at nhccare.com/locations/palmettos-bluffton/
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