Resident Assistant

Jewish Home And Care Center Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ovation Communities in Milwaukee offers a Resident Assistant position focused on compassionate resident care. Under nursing supervision, the RA assists with activities of daily living, maintains a safe and clean environment, and supports residents in daily routines and mobility.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CBRF certification, and First Aid/ CPR training. Excellent customer service and teamwork are essential, with opportunities across multiple shifts in a respected

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CBRF certification, Fire Safety, First Aid and Choking training.
• Excellent customer service and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct resident care under nursing supervision.
• Assists with activities of daily living and保provides a safe living environment.
• Assists with bathing, grooming, dental care, hair, nails, shaving, dressing and related tasks.
• Takes vitals and weight; reports changes to nurse.
• Feeds and assists residents with meals; encourages hydration and balanced nutrition.
• Responds to call lights promptly; supports resident participation in activities and meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CBRF certification

Fire Safety

First Aid

Medication Certification

Job description

Why our current Caregivers said they chose us:Competitive wages/shift differentials, friendly staff, no mandatory overtime, beautiful environment.$2 Shift Differentials for PMs and Nights, and an additional $2 differential for Weekend hours!Benefits/Perks of the role include:Ability to access your schedule online and pick up shifts from your cellular phone.Employee Referral Bonus Program – invite your friends to apply.13 Jewish Holidays available to work for time and a half6 Traditional HolidaysMedical, Dental, Vision and Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and 401(k) with a competitive matchOpportunity for paid vacation time, holiday, sick days based on the hours worked.Benefits will vary based upon full time/part time employee status.Company Overview:Ovation Communities is a non-profit group in the senior living industry. As part of Ovation Communities, Chai Point offers gracious living for Independent and Assisted Living residents in an elegant high-rise building overlooking Lake Michigan, at the center of Milwaukee's cultural heartbeat. 1-, 2-, and 3-bedrooms available. Our organization has been serving the people of the Greater Milwaukee area for over 100 years. These services are achieved through a team-work philosophy that is inspired through effective organizational skills, continuous quality improvement efforts and maintaining a balance between professionalism and the ability to have fun. If you enjoy working for a quality facility that will value your work, and if you believe in compassionate resident care, please consider joining our team. We currently have openings for the right person to become a part of our assisted living team. If you are a hard-working, energetic, dependable, and caring resident assistant , and want to become part of our team, we have select openings for you to consider that are available on all shifts. Our staffing ratios are among the BEST you will find in the area as we believe strongly that the needs of the resident come first.Primary Purpose of Position: Under the supervision of the nursing team, the Resident Assistant performs direct resident care, assists with activities of daily living and provides a safe environment in which the residents live.Job Duties:Works alone giving total care or assists residents with the following: tub bath or shower, perineal care, dental, hair, nail, shaving, dressing and undressing, applications of make-up, hearing aids and eyeglasses. Elimination needs providing for and changing protective padding, toileting by offering bed pan, urinal or taking to bathroom, Foley catheter care. Ambulating, assisting with walkers, transferring with gait belt.Answers all call lights promptly and pendants promptlyEncourages active participation of residents in meeting their needs by promoting individualized, restorative care, attending activities, council meetings, and family involvement.Takes and records temperatures, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and weight.Feeds and/or assists residents with meals, encourages the use of adaptive devices.Encourages hydration and food intake that is nutritionally balanced.Observes and reports pertinent information concerning changes in behavior or physical state of a resident to the charge nurse.Explains all procedures to residents before carrying them out.Receives assignments and instructions from the charge nurse and refers to resident care sheet for specific care needs.Is aware of and demonstrates proper hand washing, isolation techniques, universal precautions, food handling, linen handling and cleanliness of resident areas.Demonstrates prevention and intervention used in caring for the confused, wandering or combative resident.CBRF certificationFire SafetyStandard PrecautionsFirst Aide and ChokingMedication CertificationHigh school diploma or equivalentExcellent customer service skills and ability to work in a team environment