Assisted Living CNA or Resident Assistant (East Madison)

Oakwood Village • Madison, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Oakwood Village is hiring Resident Assistants and CNA/Resident Assistants to provide personal care to residents at its East Madison location. The role includes supporting residents with activities of daily living, maintaining residents’ environments, providing special treatments and procedures, and reporting and recording information. Caregivers provide services that address residents’ physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual needs and preferences. Depending on the program, physical care may include one- or two-person transfers, use of mechanical lifting devices, and feeding. Medication distribution and prescribed treatments are performed under the supervision of a licensed nurse and in accordance with state regulations. Staff also respond to emergencies with first aid as trained, assist with resident activities and transportation, and support appointment scheduling and reminders.

Starting pay is $19.50 per hour or more for experienced CNA/Resident Assistants and $16.50 per hour or more 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 for staff who do not already have their CBRF certifications.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with elderly people in an assisted living environment is required.
• Completion of required CBRF and Oakwood training within time frames specified by state regulation and Oakwood policy is required.
• If under 18, a waiver must be obtained.

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 meet residents’ physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual needs and preferences.
• Perform physical care as needed, including one- or two-person transfers, use of mechanical lifting devices, and feeding.
• Distribute medications and perform prescribed treatments under the supervision of a licensed nurse and according to state regulations.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid according to training.
• Assist with and perform activities for small and large groups of residents as assigned; inform residents about activity schedules and encourage attendance.
• Transport residents within the Oakwood campus as needed and help arrange medical appointments and transportation.
• Monitor appointment schedules and remind residents of appointments.
• Report and record information related to resident care.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Insurance for staff working at least 37.5 hours every two weeks.
• Paid time off for staff working at least 37.5 hours every two weeks.
• Shift differentials for PM, NOC, and weekend shifts.
• On-site CBRF training for staff who do not already have their CBRF certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed