Resident Assistant (RA)

Illuminus; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Direct Primary Care

Shift differentials

Sign-on bonus

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Illuminus is seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant (RA) for The Marquardt in Watertown, WI. The role supports residents with daily living activities and fosters a safe, engaging environment on a 52-acre campus offering various care options.

Part-time (0.6 FTE) and full-time schedules are available across AM, PM, and NOC shifts. Compensation includes hourly wages with PM/NOC differentials and a potential CNA path, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Caregiving: 1 year (preferred).
• CBRF training (preferred, not required).
• CPR Certification (preferred).
• Applicants must be located within approximately 30 minutes of Watertown, WI.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, eating, toileting).
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Promote a safe, engaging environment for residents.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect residents' rights.
• Demonstrate independence in decision-making and adapt to changes.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Empathy

Education

CBRF training

CPR Certification

Job description

Description

Resident Assistant RA at The Marquardt - FT & PT Available

1045 Hill St, Watertown, WI 53098

The Marquardt, an Illuminus Community, is hiring for a Resident Assistant (RA) in our Assisted Living (CBRF) .

Set on a 52-acre campus with rolling green lawns, gorgeous trees and flowers and paved walkways, The Marquardt offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care as well as independent living options for older adults in Garden Homes and apartments.

Established in 1969, The Marquardt has continued to transform expectations of senior living with ever-evolving and expansive options in Watertown, Wisconsin, conveniently located halfway between Madison and Milwaukee.

CURRENT SCHEDULING NEEDS:

Part-time (0.6 FTE) and Full-time

• AM Shift - 6:00am - 2:00pm
• PM Shift - 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• NOC Shift - 10:00pm - 6:00am

COMPENSATION

• $17.50 - $18.62 per hour (based on experience)
• Enjoy an additional $2/hour on PMs and NOCs
• Look forward to a wage increase when you become a CNA
• Applicants must be located within approximately 30 minutes of Watertown, WI.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• FREE Direct Primary Care (DPC) for employees enrolled in our health plan—no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to your provider
• Low-cost health insurance through our self-funded health plan designed to keep more money in your paycheck
• Shift differentials for PM and NOC shifts
• Overtime pay after 8 hours worked in a shift
• Sign-on bonus available
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of $0.50 for every $1 you contribute, up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Mission-driven culture where you can make a meaningful difference every day

*Benefits may vary based on employment status.*

JOB SUMMARY:

A resident assistant (RA) in senior living provides support and assistance to residents with their daily living activities and promotes a safe and engaging environment. They help with tasks like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the toilet, and also offer emotional support and companionship. RAs play a vital role in ensuring residents' well-being and independence.

Community-based residential facilities (CBRF) training preferred, but can be provided!

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)
• CBRF training (preferred, not required)
• CPR Certification (preferred)
• Applicants must be located within approximately 30 minutes of Watertown, WI.
• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to change.

About Us

Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company dedicated to serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest with skill and compassion. We own or manage over a dozen communities in Wisconsin and beyond, offering independent senior housing, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, low-income senior housing, home health and hospice services via Commonheart, and management support and consulting.

The people of Illuminus are not just our colleagues, our employees, our residents—they are our parents, our grandparents, our partners, ourselves. We serve others with gratitude, dignity, hope and purpose. We believe that the right care can and will transform us all