Resident Assistant
Ovation Communities•Milwaukee, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
Ovation Communities is seeking a Resident Assistant to perform direct resident care, assist with activities of daily living and provides a safe environment in which the residents live.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CBRF Certification
- Medication Certification (if duties include passing medication)
- Must maintain complete confidentiality and discretion.
- Read, write and speak the English language.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with geriatric population
Responsibilities
- Works alone giving total care or assists residents with the following: tub bath or shower, perineal care, dental, hair, nail, shaving, dressing and undressing, applications of make-up, hearing aids and eyeglasses.
- Elimination needs providing for and changing protective padding, toileting by offering bed pan, urinal or taking to bathroom, Foley catheter care.
- Ambulating, assisting with walkers, transferring with gait belt.
- Administer medications to residents.
- Answers all call lights promptly and pendants promptly.
- Encourages active participation of residents in meeting their needs by promoting individualized, restorative care, attending activities, council meetings, and family involvement.
- Takes and records temperatures, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and weight.
- Feeds and/or assists residents with meals, encourages the use of adaptive devices.
Benefits
- For a full list of benefits and perks, please visit our careers page.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
