Resident Assistant

Ovation Communities (Jewish Home and Chai Point); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials: PM/Nights $2; +$2

No mandatory overtime

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

EAP

HSA/FSA and 401(k) with match

Paid vacation/holiday/sick days

Job summary

Ovation Communities is a non-profit senior living provider in Milwaukee, offering Independent and Assisted Living. We are seeking a caring Resident Assistant to support residents with daily living activities under the supervision of the nursing team.

Join a team that values compassionate resident care and a positive work environment. Competitive wages include shift differentials for PMs and Nights and an extra weekend differential, with comprehensive benefits and PTO based on hours worked.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CBRF certification required with Fire Safety, Standard Precautions, First Aid and Choking, and Medication Certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct resident care under the nursing team.
• Assist with activities of daily living and provide a safe environment.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CBRF certification

Fire Safety

Standard Precautions

First Aid and Choking

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 half
• 6 Traditional Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and 401(k) with a competitive match
• Opportunity 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 promptly
• Encourages 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.

Qualifications

• CBRF certification
  • Fire Safety
  • Standard Precautions
  • First Aide and Choking
  • Medication Certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work in a team environment