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Resident Assistant

  • LA CROSSE, WI, United States

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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Assist individuals in all areas of personal hygiene, activities of daily living and care of their living area and personal belongings. When possible, encourage the highest practicable level of independence. Provide treatment and determines and administers medications by following the \"Five Rights,\" of right resident, right medication, right dosage, right time, and right route/method. Assist individuals at mealtime including food prep, feeding and supervision while dining. Ensures each individual diet is followed. Provide supervision of individuals to always maintain safety. Maintain a safe, clean environment free of hazards. After meals, assure that dining area oors, tables, chairs and wheelchairs etc. are cleaned of food and liquids. Follow directions and perform care as assigned and report progress with those assignments. Document care provided to individuals in their chart. Participate in dening personal needs to assist in development of an individualized service. Follow all individual service plan approaches including those developed by other disciplines including Nursing Services, Physical, Speech, or Occupational Therapy. Gather and document appropriate data on individuals such as specic behaviors. Immediately report changes in physical and mental condition to the registered nurse for appropriate direction and intervention. Conscientiously observe assisted living rules, regulations and policies. Perform duties such as temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weights, medication administration and treatments according to individuals ISP and under the general supervision of a registered nurse as allowed under regulation and NP Act. Coordinate and accompany individuals to worksites, appointments, and a variety of community events. Drives facility vehicles in the transportation of individuals to community events, medical or dental appointments etc. Provide treatment and medication administration to individuals. Maintain resident rights and condentiality of resident information. Immediately report all suspected cases of abuse or neglect to the Assisted Living Supervisor or Administrator. Work safely, following the safety practices and standards of the organization including Blood Borne Pathogen Standards. Uses a gait belt and proper body mechanics when involved in lifting, pushing or pulling activities. Changes bed linens, collects laundry and assists with housekeeping duties which may include vacuuming, dusting and sweeping/mopping. Empties garbage regularly. Assures areas are neat and safe. Works with supervisor to implement planned recreational and social programs and to engage individuals. Participates in and completes in a timely manner, in-service and training programs. Answer phones and directs calls, greets visitors and performs some clerical duties as necessary. This job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility but is only illustrative. This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED preferred. For those that are a Certified Nursing Assistant, they must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. For those working in a Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF), the employee must be listed on the Wisconsin CBRF Employee Registry as having completed the four-core DHS 83 coursesStandard Precautions and Medication Administration (prior to related duties), and Fire Safety and First Aid & Choking (within 90 days of hire). Experience working with geriatric, mentally ill or developmentally disabled persons preferred. Employees driving County vehicles must have and maintain a valid Driver\'s License and a good driving record. Must be 18 years of age. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/laxcounty/CANDIDATEPORTAL Other: We will be accepting applications un il this position is filled.

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Skills

  • Occupational therapy
  • RN
  • Medication administration
  • NP
  • Housekeeping
  • First Aid
  • Valid driver's licence

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