resident assistant

ThedaCare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Resident Assistants. This role is vital in delivering patient-centered care and ensuring the well-being of residents. Team members will engage in medication management, assist with daily activities, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to uphold high standards of care. The organization is committed to fostering a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and innovation. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Coaches

Mental Health Support

Relaxation Rooms

Health-focused Apps

Minimal or Zero Copays

Daycare Services

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Completion of CBRF Resident Assistant certification classes within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers prescribed medications as ordered by physicians.
• Performs delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practices.
• Addresses patient concerns respectfully and identifies opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Management

Communication Skills

Clinical Expertise

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA)

American Heart Association BLS Certification

Job description

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us is called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs, and a healthier future for our patients, families, communities, and the world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be catalysts of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career with us offers more than excellent compensation and benefits; it includes ongoing opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is transforming care and well-being in our community, we invite you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness:

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g., health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability
  • e.g., minimal or zero copays, team member cost-sharing premiums, daycare

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and driven by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We aim to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching lives, and creating value in everything we do. We are committed to delivering higher standards of care, reducing costs, and fostering a healthier future for our community.

Our team members are empowered to be catalysts of change through our core values: compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. We believe a career here is about more than just compensation—it’s about growth, support, and balance. If you are eager to be part of a transformative health care system, consider a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness:

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g., health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability
  • e.g., minimal or zero copays, team member cost-sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

Under the supervision of the LPN, RN, or nurse leader and the Lead Resident Assistant, the Resident Assistant performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of patients. Collaborating with the care team, they are responsible for patient outcomes that uphold ThedaCare’s high standards of quality care. They contribute to departmental goals by delivering compassionate, safe care and demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional growth.

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Medication Management: Prepares and administers prescribed medications as ordered by physicians. Must successfully complete medication management training, know all 5 rules of medication management, and recognize medication side effects to report to nurses.
• Works independently and with the Lead Resident Assistant to ensure tasks are completed confidently, utilizing guidance and support to provide optimal resident care.
• Performs delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practices and competencies specific to the patient population.
• Assists in meeting patient care needs collaboratively to ensure quality, safe, and cost-effective practices.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in assigned areas, performing all Resident Assistant functions age-appropriately, developmentally, and culturally sensitive.
• Addresses patient concerns respectfully, identifies opportunities to improve the care experience, streamline processes, and reduce costs.
• Identifies and escalates patient risks to prevent crises, maintaining professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and team members.
• Reinforces patient education to improve outcomes and safety.
• Performs and documents patient cares including hygiene, mobility, vital signs, and ensures a safe environment.
• Provides care such as collecting specimens, administering medications, and assisting with daily activities as per care plans and physician orders within scope.
• Checks vital signs, height, and weight as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) preferred but not required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Completion of CBRF Resident Assistant certification classes within 90 days of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Ability to move freely and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and need for manual dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects, chemicals, and potential communicable diseases.
• Standing, walking, transferring patients, and occasional contact with aggressive patients.

Position requires compliance with department-specific competencies.

Shift: Night, 10:00 pm - 6:15 am, every other weekend

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled FTE:

1

Location:

Heritage - Appleton, Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No

ThedaCare is a community health system comprising seven hospitals, numerous clinics, and related services. As Wisconsin’s third-largest healthcare employer, with approximately 6,800 employees, we have a rich history of serving our communities. We offer an environment that encourages innovation and supports our employees’ growth and well-being.

This job posting is available in other languages upon request. Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center at 920-830-5800 and select “1”. ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complying with applicable civil rights laws and not discriminating based on race, religion, gender, age, or other protected categories.