Good Shepherd Services, Ltd
Resident Assistant - PT Days - Every other weekend - 6am-10am
Good Shepherd Services, Ltd, Isaar, Wisconsin, United States
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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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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