Assisted Living CNA or Resident Assistant (West Madison)
About The Position
Oakwood Village is hiring a Resident Assistant or CNA/RA to provide personal care and support to residents at its West Madison location. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, supporting residents’ physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual needs, maintaining residents’ environments, carrying out medications and prescribed treatments under licensed-nurse supervision, and documenting and reporting relevant information. Care may include transfers, mechanical lifting devices, feeding, and other services based on the program and residents’ needs. Staff may also assist with group activities, emergencies, resident transportation, and medical appointments. Pay starts at $19.50 per hour for experienced CNA/RA staff or $17.00 per hour for experienced Resident Assistants. Shift differentials are available for PM, NOC, and weekend shifts. Insurance and paid time off are offered to staff working at least 37.5 hours every two weeks. Oakwood provides on-site CBRF training.
Requirements
- Prior experience working with elderly people in an assisted living environment is required.
- Complete required CBRF and Oakwood training within the time frames set by state regulations and Oakwood policy.
- If under 18, obtain a waiver.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a state-certified CNA course is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, personal laundry, incontinence management, housekeeping, and dining services.
- Provide health services that address residents’ physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual needs and preferences.
- Perform resident transfers, including one- or two-person transfers, and use mechanical lifting devices when needed.
- Distribute medications and perform prescribed treatments under the supervision of a licensed nurse and in accordance with state regulations.
- Respond to emergencies and provide first aid according to training.
- Assist with and lead assigned activities for small and large groups; inform residents about activity schedules and encourage attendance.
- Transport residents within the Oakwood campus as needed.
- Arrange medical appointments and transportation when needed, monitor appointment schedules, and remind residents.
- Attend to personal care, the resident environment, special treatments and procedures, and reporting and recording information.
Benefits
- Insurance for staff working 37.5 hours or more every two weeks.
- Paid time off for staff working 37.5 hours or more every two weeks.
- Shift differentials for PM, NOC, and weekend shifts.
- On-site CBRF training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
