Resident Care Assistant-2nd and 3rd Shift Openings

Luther Manor; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Luther Manor is seeking Resident Care Assistants for 2nd and 3rd Shift. The Resident Care Assistant provides care to residents including activities of daily living, meals, medications, and treatments.

They also assist in person-centered care focusing on social and spiritual well-being, under the nurse’s direction. Essential duties include teamwork, documentation in MAR, monitoring vital signs, and safeguarding residents while ensuring confidentiality and respect.

Qualifications

• Must be able to administer and document medications following policy.
• Strong communication with residents, families and team members.
• Ability to read and write English; work as part of a care team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living and meals.
• Administer medications and document in MAR as directed by nurse.
• Monitor resident health, report changes to nurse.
• Respond to call lights promptly and maintain safety.

Skills

Medication administration

Communication skills

English literacy

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Caregiver Background check (Wisconsin DHS)

CBRF training completion

Job description

Luther Manor is seeking Resident Care Assistants for 2nd and 3rd Shift.

The Resident Care Assistant providescaresto theresidentincluding activities of daily living,assistingwith meals,preparingand administering medications and treatments. They alsoassist in person-centered, individual care including social and spiritual well-being of each resident.

Essential JobFunctions:

• Encourages and models a team approach toaccomplishthe Luther Manor mission of providing excellent care and services to all customers.
• Administer scheduled medications/treatments prescribed for routine administration according to medication administration policy and procedures.Administers select PRN medications/treatments only after the nurse has made an assessment and authorized the administration.Document all medications/treatments given in MAR.
• Ongoing communication with nurse and other team members throughout the shift.Communicate observed changes in resident conditions or any other concerns to the nurse.
• Take and document blood pressure and pulse in MAR as indicated in conjunction with prescribed medications.Take and document monthly blood pressure and weights in resident's record.Report to nurse any values outside of normal limits.
• Follow directions given by the nurse.Communicate effectively and respectfully with residents, families and co-workers.Work as a team member with all other disciplines.
• Follows state and federal regulations as outlined in the employee handbook, nursing policy and procedure manuals, human resource manual and the resident bill of rights.
• Attends and participates in team meetings as required.
• Completes a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education annually as required by HFS 83.
• Follows HFS 83 regulations as outlined by the State of WI.
• Maintain confidentiality of all residents, departmental and organizational information.
• Responds to call lights in a timely manner.
• Reports all safety hazards (potential or actual) to nurse in charge.
• Transport residents to appointments in the clinic or beauty shop as well as to life enrichment as needed.
• Provides direct resident care in accordance with residents Individual Service Plan (ISP). Works under the direction of the nurse to ensure all resident needs are met.
• Assist residents with meals as needed including but not limited to timely delivery and pick-up of meal trays and serving residents in the dining room.
• Ensures cleanliness of resident's room and all common areas daily.
• Offer invitations to residents for life enrichment opportunities provided throughout the day.
• Complete Luther Manor annual trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Education or Equivalent
• Must be 18 years of act per State Requirements.
• Successful complete Caregiver Background check every four years as outlined by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
• Successful completion of the required CBRF training as outlined in HFS 83 including the Medication Assistant Training Program and is certified by the State of Wisconsin for medication administration in a CBRF setting.
• Has received instruction and coursework to measure and record blood pressure and radial pulse.
• Has received instruction on medication actions, medication effects on the body systems and side effects, especially in relation to geriatric residents.
• Ability to administer and document medications to Courtyards residents in a safe manner.Ability to document medication administration legibly and accurately.
• The ability to communicate effectively. Ability to read and write English.
• Must be able to push, pull or lift 50 lbs. Must be able to transfer and transportation of residents with the average weight of 165 pounds.
• Mobility to spend 90% of the work shift standing and/or moving about the work area.
• Assist with orientation of new Resident Assistants.
• Follow Luther Manor dress code.