Resident Assistant

Avina Healthcare; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Health Insurance including Dental and 

Health Insurance including Dental and

Job summary

Avina Healthcare in Fond du Lac, WI is seeking a dedicated Resident Assistant to support residents requiring 24-hour supervision under a Team Leader. You will assist with activities of daily living, promote independence and dignity, and help uphold facility standards and mission.

Responsibilities include safe medication administration under DON guidance, coordinating with staff, encouraging engagement in daily activities, and ensuring resident safety.

Qualifications

• Holds Wisconsin CBRF certificates: First Aid/Choking, Fire Safety, Medication Administration, Standard Precautions.

Responsibilities

• Pass medications correctly under DON guidance and within scope of practice.
• Assist residents with laundry with supervision as needed.
• Assist residents with cooking while ensuring safety and teaching skills.
• Assist residents with cleaning tasks with supervision as needed.
• Engage residents in facility activities per calendar, honoring their wants and rights.
• Ensure safety and security of all residents at all times.
• Assist residents to appointments with provided support and supervision.
• Collaborate with staff to promote resident happiness and success.
• Encourage residents to voice concerns and refer to a therapist if needed.

Skills

Medication administration

Job description

Resident Assistant Job Benefits:

• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance including Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off for Sick, Holiday, and Vacation
• Employer Matched 401(k)
• Daily Pay
• Employee Discount Website

Resident Assistant Job Qualifications:

• Hold all 4 Wisconsin CBRF certificates: First Aid and Choking, Fire Safety, Medication Administration, and Standard Precautions.

Resident Assistant Job Overview:

Under the supervision of a Team Leader, the Resident Assistant assists residents that need 24- hour supervision. The Resident Assistant’s role is to assist/prompt residents to complete tasks such as activities of daily living and ensuring the residents independence and freedom of choice. This position is responsible for delivery of quality service, promoting good public relations, and for upholding the mission and standards of the facility.

Resident Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Pass medications correctly according to the DON staying within scope of practice.
• Assist/Prompt the residents in doing their laundry as assigned with help/supervision as needed to complete the task.
• Assist/Prompt the residents with cooking as assigned ensuring the residents safety first and teaching them the skills needed to complete the task.
• Assist/Prompt the residents to complete their cleaning tasks as assigned with help/supervision as needed.
• Engage the residents in activities within the facility as scheduled on the calendar keeping in mind their wants, desires, and rights.
• Ensure safety/security to all residents of the facility at all times.
• Assist residents in getting to appointments as scheduled with support and supervision.
• Work with other employed staff as a positive team to ensure the success and happiness of the residents.
• Encourage residents to speak their concerns and refer to therapist if needed.