Resident Assistant

Thedacare•Appleton, WI

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an LPN, RN, or nurse leader and the Lead Resident Assistant, the Resident Assistant provides patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care to meet residents’ physical and psychosocial needs. The role works collaboratively with the care team and is accountable for compassionate, safe care and patient outcomes. The Resident Assistant contributes to department goals and continuous growth and professional development. The Resident Assistant prepares and administers prescribed medications as ordered, completes required vital signs before medication administration, recognizes and reports medication side effects, and follows the five medication-management rights. The role works autonomously while seeking guidance and support from the Lead Resident Assistant as needed. Care is provided within the Resident Assistant’s scope, the nursing plan of care, and physician orders. The position is scheduled for 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE) on day shifts at Heritage in Appleton, Wisconsin. It is non-exempt.

Requirements

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic 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.

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.

Responsibilities

Prepare and pass prescribed medications as ordered, complete required vital signs before administration, recognize and report medication side effects, and follow the five medication-management rights.
Work autonomously and with the Lead Resident Assistant to complete tasks and provide resident care, seeking guidance and support when needed.
Perform delegated patient-care activities using evidence-based practices and competencies for the patient population served.
Collaborate with the care team to meet patient care needs and support safe, high-quality, cost-effective care.
Provide age-appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific care within the Resident Assistant role.
Address patient concerns respectfully and identify opportunities to improve the care experience, streamline processes, and lower costs.
Identify and escalate patient risks and maintain professional, 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; administer medications when applicable and within role scope.
Check patients’ vital signs, height, and weight as needed based on patient type.
Comply with department-specific competencies.