Resident Assistant

Thedacare • Appleton, WI

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an LPN, RN, or nurse leader and the Lead Resident Assistant, the Resident Assistant performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities to meet patients’ physical and psychosocial needs. Working collaboratively with the care team, the role supports high-quality patient outcomes and contributes to department goals through compassionate, safe care and ongoing professional development.

The Resident Assistant prepares and passes prescribed medications as ordered, completes required medication-related vital signs, follows the five rights of medication management, recognizes and reports medication side effects, and reads medication orders. The role works autonomously while seeking guidance from the Lead Resident Assistant as needed. Care activities include supporting activities of daily living, hygiene, mobility, patient education, vital-sign measurement, specimen collection, and other tasks within the nursing plan of care, physician orders, and the scope of the role.

Requirements

• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Life Support (BLS).
• Complete all four CBRF Resident Assistant certification classes—Fire Safety, First Aid and Choking, Standard Precautions, and Medication Management—within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures.
• Comply with department-specific competencies.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred, but not required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred, but not required.
• Successfully complete a medication management course and demonstrate competence in medication management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and pass prescribed medications as ordered, complete required vital signs before administration, follow the five rights of medication management, and report medication side effects to a nurse.
• Work autonomously and coordinate with the Lead Resident Assistant for guidance and support.
• Perform delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and population-specific competencies.
• Collaborate with the care team to meet patient care needs and support safe, quality, cost-effective care.
• Provide age-appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific care within the assigned clinical specialty.
• Address patient concerns respectfully and identify ways to improve the care experience, streamline processes, and lower costs.
• Identify and escalate patient risks to help prevent crises; maintain professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.
• Reinforce patient education to support care outcomes and safe practices.
• Perform and document personal hygiene, mobility, activities of daily living, and vital signs, and maintain a safe care environment.
• Collect body fluids and specimens for testing and cultures; provide other care within the nursing plan, physician orders, and scope of the role.
• Measure patients’ vital signs, height, and weight as needed based on patient type.

Benefits

• Lifestyle engagement resources, including health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps, and mental health support.
• Access and affordability resources, including minimal or zero copays, team member cost-sharing premiums, and daycare.
• Continued opportunities for learning and development.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.
• Commitment to work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed