Resident Assistant

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Milwaukee is seeking dedicated Resident Assistants to provide essential care to residents. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will possess CBRF certification and excellent customer service skills. Join a friendly team with competitive wages and flexible scheduling options.

Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Access to Schedule Online

Paid Jewish Holidays

Paid Traditional Holidays

Qualifications

• CBRF certification required: Fire Safety, Standard Precautions, First Aid and Choking, Medication Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct resident care and assists with daily living activities.
• Records vital signs and reports changes in resident behavior.
• Encourages resident participation in activities and care.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: JHCC-SNF - MILWAUKEE, WI

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Why our current Caregivers said they chose us: Competitive wages/shift differentials, friendly staff, no mandatory overtime, and a beautiful environment.

Openings:

Kavod Terrace Location:

0.4 on 1st shift

0.4 on 2nd shift

*Need MEMORY CARE Experience

$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 cell phone
• Employee Referral Bonus Program – invite your friends to apply.
• 13 Jewish Holidays available to work for time and a half
• 6 Traditional Holidays
• Benefits will vary based upon full-time/part-time employee status.

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 activities such as tub baths or showers, perineal care, dental, hair, nail, shaving, dressing and undressing, applications of make-up, hearing aids, and eyeglasses. Provides for elimination needs and changes protective padding, toileting with bed pan, urinal, or taking residents to the bathroom, Foley catheter care. Assists with ambulation, walkers, and transfers using gait belts.
• Answers all call lights 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, encouraging the use of adaptive devices.
• Encourages hydration and balanced nutritional food intake.
• 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 sheets for specific care needs.
• Demonstrates proper hand washing, isolation techniques, universal precautions, food handling, linen handling, and cleanliness of resident areas.
• Demonstrates prevention and intervention techniques used in caring for confused, wandering, or combative residents.

Qualifications

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