Resident Assistant

careers-bhshealth; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Benedictine Living La Crosse is seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant to support residents with daily living activities and maintain a safe, caring environment. You will build meaningful relationships while providing assistance with activities of daily living.

The RA role emphasizes meticulous observation, timely documentation, and effective communication. Requirements include 18+ age, medication training, BLS, English proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies.
• Must be 18 to operate lift equipment per statue.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks independently.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• The RA supports residents with daily living activities and helps maintain their personal environment.
• The RA provides observation and documentation.
• The RA assists with onboarding of new Associates.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

English literacy

Independent worker

Tools

Medication administration training

Job description

Overview

Are you confident, detailed and self-sufficient…Join our team.

If you are looking for a position that supports social interaction, community connection, support and care, this is the opportunity for you. As a Resident Assistant you will be at the center of what we do best, caring for our residents with compassion and dedication while building meaningful relationships as you provide assistance to residents with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• The Resident Assistant (RA) supports residents with daily living activities and helps maintain their personal environment.
• The Resident Assistant (RA) provides observation and documentation.
• The Resident Assistant (RA) assists with onboarding of new Associates.

Qualifications

• Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies
• Must be 18 to operate lift equipment per statue
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to prioritize tasks independently
• Have excellent communication skills
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English
• BLS Certification.

Benedictine and our Ministry partners are a non-profit senior care organization founded by the sisters of St. Scholastica that operates on four core values: Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice. We pride ourselves on having an extraordinary team of associates, with outstanding hearts. Our focus is to provide a comforting and empowering culture for our residents and our team members, to help you grow and succeed. With opportunities available throughout the upper Midwest, we need big hearts like yours!

EEO/AA/Vet Friendly

Salary Range

$16.15-$16.95

Benefits Statement

A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org.

Additional Information

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