Resident Assistant (RA)
About The Position
The Marquardt, an Illuminus Community, is hiring a Resident Assistant (RA) in its Assisted Living (CBRF). The role supports older adults with daily living activities and helps promote a safe, engaging environment. Tasks include assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, as well as providing emotional support and companionship. Resident Assistants help support residents’ well-being and independence. The position provides compassionate, resident-centered care in accordance with service plans and nursing direction. It involves communicating with residents, families, and staff; observing and reporting changes or concerns to the nurse; and accurately documenting care. The Resident Assistant also assists with scheduling, follows safety and confidentiality requirements, observes standard precautions and scope-of-training requirements, completes required training, and collaborates with other disciplines. Full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities are available, with scheduling options that vary according to community needs. The role may include 8-hour shifts and a weekend rotation as scheduled. The Marquardt is a senior living community in Watertown, Wisconsin, offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care, and independent living options.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- One year of caregiving experience is preferred.
- Community-based residential facility (CBRF) training is preferred but is not required and can be provided.
- CPR certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, resident-centered care according to service plans and nursing direction.
- Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, eating, and using the toilet.
- Offer emotional support and companionship to residents.
- Communicate respectfully with residents, families, and staff.
- Monitor residents and report changes or concerns to the nurse.
- Document care accurately.
- Assist with scheduling.
- Follow safety and confidentiality requirements, standard precautions, and scope-of-training requirements.
- Complete required training and collaborate with all disciplines.
- Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Benefits
- Free Direct Primary Care for employees enrolled in the company health plan, with no copays for primary care visits and personalized access to a provider.
- Low-cost health insurance through a self-funded health plan.
- Shift differentials for PM and NOC shifts.
- Overtime pay after 8 hours worked in a shift.
- Sign-on bonus available.
- Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of $0.50 per $1 contributed, up to 6%.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off.
- Mission-driven culture where employees can make a meaningful difference every day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
