Resident Care Assistant - Lead
About The Position
As a recipient of the Top Workplaces Award since 2016, we have proven ourselves to be one of the best places to work in Southeastern Wisconsin. We are a family business that understands the importance of work-life balance so if you need a flexible schedule, let us know! At our Forest Ridge Senior Community, we have an opening for a Resident Care Assistant – Lead. This position provides hands-on resident care while serving as a lead resource for the Resident Care Assistant team. The role focuses on quality care, resident dignity and choice, effective communication, safety, and dependable team support.
Requirements
- Full Time 1st Shift 7am- 2:30pm 30 Hours per week, some on call required until 8pm
- Every other weekend and holiday rotations
- $20.00 per hour
Responsibilities
- Ensure residents receive quality care that promotes their rights, dignity, choice, and individuality.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living
- Provide individualized support that promotes residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
- Provide care and services in accordance with each resident’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
- Assist with medication administration under the direction of the Director of Nursing
- Communicate resident observations, needs, and preferences to support effective service planning.
- Monitor medication administration records, controlled substance counts, proof-of-use documentation, and medication cart security and supplies.
- Report changes in resident condition or related concerns to the appropriate medical team members.
- Perform light housekeeping duties as necessary
- Encourage resident participation in lifestyle activities
- Adhere to Wimmer Communities guidelines for addressing concerns, resolving conflicts, and applying disciplinary procedures.
- Serve as an after-hours on-call resource for RCA questions, resident or building emergencies, shift coverage, and night, weekend, or holiday needs.
- Provide coverage during Director paid time off, as assigned.
Benefits
- A highly competitive base wage
- Generous PTO that starts accruing day one
- Paid holidays
- Use of any Wimmer property amenities (Pool, Fitness Center & Community Room)
- Fun Company outings include an annual golf outing, Brewers games, Milwaukee River boat cruise, and annual holiday party.
- Charity campaigns such as Milwaukee Rescue Mission -Toys for Tots, Hunger Task Force - Food Drive, Habitat for Humanity, Community Projects for Seniors – Paper Goods Drive
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-Paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401K Plan with a Company Match
- Discounted rent at our apartment communities
- A company culture second to none
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
