Resident Assistant CBRF / RCAC

Ingleside Communities; Mount Horeb (WI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

A community-based senior living facility located in Mount Horeb is seeking dedicated Resident Assistants and Caregivers. The role involves assisting elderly residents with daily living activities, providing compassionate care, and ensuring their independence in a positive environment. Candidates should be at least 18 years old, have necessary certifications, and previous experience with the elderly is preferred. The facility offers competitive wages and various benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working directly with the elderly preferred but not required.
• Must have transportation to and from the facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs and provide direct care to residents.
• Communicate with residents, families, and health team members.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certification in Standard Precautions

Certification in First Aid

Certification in Fire Safety Training

Medication and Diabetic certification

Job description

Ingleside Communities is a not-for-profit community-based facility providing a continuum of senior living services from nursing and rehabilitation to assisted living to senior apartments for the residents of Mt. Horeb and its surrounding communities. Ingleside is just a short 15-minute drive from the west side of Madison.

Ingleside is currently seeking dedicated full-time and part-time Resident Assistants / Caregivers for its CBRF and RCAC.

CBRF Available Positions

• AM Shift – 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
• PM Shift – 2:00 PM–10:30 PM
• NOC Shift – 10:00 PM–6:30 AM

RCAC Available Positions

• AM Shift – 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
• PM Shift – 2:00 PM–10:30 PM

What do Resident Assistants / Caregivers do?

• Communicate and interact with residents, families and other health team members as an essential component of this position. Performs a variety of assistive care duties, under the direct supervision of the Manager or Shift Leader to ensure the resident's Individual Service Plan (ISP) is being followed.
• Encourages residents to maintain their independence.
• Assists and guides residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as necessary.
• Provides a home-like environment that encourages the optimum level of physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual activity.
• Works independently, using sound judgment in the provision of personal and medical care, activities, and housekeeping/laundry services as scheduled.
• Maintains a caring attitude toward residents at all times and demonstrates good judgment in all situations.

We Offer a Competitive Wage and Benefits to Eligible Employees

• Evening (PM) and Night (NOC) shift differentials.
• Hourly wage increase for working weekends, picking up shifts and working holidays.
• Insurance (health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, accident, etc.).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Paid CNA certification.
• Career advancement within our company.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• On Demand Pay with direct deposit.
• Work with a supportive family dynamic team.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Assists with ADLs and provides direct care to residents following the resident's assessment and ISP as necessary.
• Gives or assists with personal cares including hygiene, oral care, showers, sponge baths, tub baths, shampoos and sets, nail and skin care.
• Assists with toileting as necessary, including care of incontinent residents.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills to successfully interact with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and community and government agencies.
• Supervises or assists residents with taking medications and develops a working knowledge of medications and possible side effects. Takes vital signs as directed by Manager or Shift Leader.
• Reports observations to Manager or Shift Leaders and documents appropriately.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident's records including identity, behavior and medical conditions.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment, including performing house cleaning duties.
• Washes, folds and puts away laundry, distributes to appropriate residents, ensuring residents’ names are on all clothing, towels, sets, socks, etc. at all times.
• Arranges and assists with leisure activities as shown on activity board and encourages resident participation.
• Assists with restorative activity, ambulation, range of motion as instructed by the Administrators or Shift Leaders.

Experience and Training Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Compassionate, self‑motivated.
• Must have transportation to and from the facility.
• Certification in Standard Precautions.
• Certification in First Aid and Choking.
• Certification in Fire Safety Training.
• Medication and Diabetic certification.
• Previous experience working directly with the elderly preferred but not required.

Our Core Values

Our core values are based on five pillars: Do the right thing, Foster positive relationships, Be committed, Be innovative, and Coach, guide and lead. We are looking for positive, collaborative team members who show leadership, are respectful, and overflow with integrity, care, and hard work.

We encourage you to apply and become part of our family today!