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Good Shepherd Services, Ltd

Resident Assistant - PT Days - Every other weekend - 6am-10am

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd, Isaar, Wisconsin, United States

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Forest Glen - Job Title: Resident Assistant (RA)

Starting wage $18.50-$20.00 includes a $1.00 for shift differential

Position Summary:

The RA assists older or disabled people who are functionally, physically, and/or socially impaired and need 24‑hour oversight. The RA's role is to assist residents with activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without help, fostering at all times residents' independence and freedom of choice. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy Good Shepherd Services.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs):

Dressing and undressing (clothing should be clean and appropriate for the season)

Bathing

Personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail care, hair care, foot care)

Mobility devices (cane, walker, wheelchair, crutches) including monitoring of safe transfer and ambulation techniques

Care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids

Assistance with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living:

Telephone (assistance with calls, phone repairs, hearing, and vision adaptive devices)

Housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning bathroom, bed making and bed changes

Laundry

Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs and external as needed

Mail delivery, resident's personal correspondence

Medication Assistance:

Assists residents with administration of medications, including monitoring of medication supplies and documentation

Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks:

Observes and reports changes in residents' physical condition and cognitive and emotional status to the Director/LPN as needed

Conducts room checks and resident rounds

Monitors for environment safety hazards

Records incidents, errors, or accidents

Records resident and resident-related events

Records time records for Record Services

Dining:

Assists in a variety of tasks relating to dining, encouraging independence (escorting residents to dining room if needed, setting up and cleaning tables, serving meals, and bussing tables). May be required to prepare meals and snacks.

Activity Program:

Responsible for participating in and supporting the resident-centered activity program.

Transport residents for activities, appointments, etc, using Good Shepherd Services vehicle.

Emergency Preparedness:

Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations

Facility Housekeeping and Maintenance:

Vacuum, dust, and cleans commons areas on schedule and as needed

Replaces items such as light bulbs, garbage liners, batteries, etc.

Schedule 8 hours per 2 week pay period. 6am-10am

Every other Saturday and Sunday and every other holiday

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