Resident Care Assistant - Lead

Wimmer Communities; Hales Corners (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO from day one

Paid holidays

Pool access

Company outings

Charity drives

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K match

Rent discounts

Strong culture

Job summary

Wimmer Communities is hiring a Lead Resident Care Assistant at Forest Ridge Senior Community in Southeastern Wisconsin. This full-time role provides hands-on resident care and acts as a lead resource for the RCA team, focusing on quality care, dignity, safety, and effective team support.

The position includes 7am-2:30pm shifts (30 hours/week) with some on-call until 8pm, every other weekend and holiday rotations, and a $20.00/hour wage. Benefits and a supportive company culture follow.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents receive quality care that promotes their rights, dignity, choice, and individuality.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living
• Provide individualized support that promotes residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Provide care and services in accordance with each resident's Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
• Assist with medication administration under the direction of the Director of Nursing
• Communicate resident observations, needs, and preferences to support effective service planning.
• Monitor medication administration records, controlled substance counts, proof-of-use documentation, and medication cart security and supplies.
• Report changes in resident condition or related concerns to the appropriate medical team members.
• Perform light housekeeping duties as necessary
• Encourage resident participation in lifestyle activities
• Adhere to Wimmer Communities guidelines for addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and applying disciplinary procedures.
• Serve as an after-hours on-call resource for RCA questions, resident or building emergencies, shift coverage, and night, weekend, or holiday needs.
• Provide coverage during Director paid time off, as assigned.

Job description

As a recipient of the Top Workplaces Award since 2016, we have proven ourselves to be one of the best places to work in Southeastern Wisconsin. We are a family business that understands the importance of work-life balance so if you need a flexible schedule, let us know!

At our Forest Ridge Senior Community, we have an opening for a Resident Care Assistant - Lead. This positionprovides hands-on resident care while serving as a lead resource for the Resident Care Assistant team. The role focuses on quality care, resident dignity and choice, effective communication, safety, and dependable team support.

Schedule:

Full Time 1st Shift 7am- 2:30pm 30 Hours per week, some on call required until 8pm

Every other weekend and holiday rotations

Rate:

$20.00 per hour

Lead Attendant Responsibilities:

• Ensure residents receive quality care that promotes their rights, dignity, choice, and individuality.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living
• Provide individualized support that promotes residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Provide care and services in accordance with each resident's Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
• Assist with medication administration under the direction of the Director of Nursing
• Communicate resident observations, needs, and preferences to support effective service planning.
• Monitor medication administration records, controlled substance counts, proof-of-use documentation, and medication cart security and supplies.
• Report changes in resident condition or related concerns to the appropriate medical team members.
• Perform light housekeeping duties as necessary
• Encourage resident participation in lifestyle activities
• Adhere to Wimmer Communities guidelines for addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and applying disciplinary procedures.
• Serve as an after-hours on-call resource for RCA questions, resident or building emergencies, shift coverage, and night, weekend, or holiday needs.
• Provide coverage during Director paid time off, as assigned.

Our Benefits:

• A highly competitive base wage
• Generous PTO that starts accruing day one
• Paid holidays
• Use of any Wimmer property amenities (Pool, Fitness Center & Community Room)
• Fun Company outings include an annual golf outing, Brewers games, Milwaukee River boat cruise, and annual holiday party.
• Charity campaigns such as Milwaukee Rescue Mission -Toys for Tots, Hunger Task Force - Food Drive, Habitat for Humanity, Community Projects for Seniors - Paper Goods Drive
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan with a Company Match
• Discounted rent at our apartment communities
• A company culture second to none