Resident Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant (Eagle's Wings)

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Job Title:

Resident Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant (Eagle's Wings)

Cost Center:

351011459 Beaver Dam-CBRF-Eagles Wings

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

8-hour PM shifts, variable days (United States of America)

Job Description:

***This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus***

Resident Assistant Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Resident Assistant is responsible for the basic resident care provision and promotion of non-acute quality care to the population of the community based residential facility (CBRF) as outlined in Individual Service Plan designed to meet the needs of our residents, and in a manner, that follows accepted standards of practices, policies, procedures, and State Regulations. The Resident Assistant will follow all policies/procedures and nursing standards under the supervision of the RN, LPN, and CNA.

WORK SHIFT

7.5 hour shifts Mon-Fri, 2:30pm-10:30pm, including every other weekend and holiday rotation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Accepts and completes personal hygiene and daily living needs in accordance to Resident Assistant registration and DHS-83 regulations.

2. Assists residents with medication administration including accuracy and documentation per DHS-83 and Resident Assistant medication training. 3. Properly obtains vital signs information including pulse, blood pressure, respirations, temperature, and pulse oximeter level.

4. Assists with planning and implementation of person centered and purposeful activities.

5. Provides nutritious snacks and adequate fluids to meet individual resident needs and maintain appropriate weight, report any changes to CNA, Lead, Manager, or Director.

6. Involves residents in cooking based and purposeful activity based on interests and capabilities.

7. Provides input regarding planning and preparing meals for special events.

8. Provides feeding assistance when needed.  Maintains sanitary condition within the kitchen and practices.

9. Communicates with other staff regarding their responsibility in the preparation and serving of meals.

10. Professional communication skills with interdisciplinary team, family and resident regarding care of resident audibly, verbally and utilizing computer and written procedures.

11. Observes residents for changes in behaviors, reactions, or change in health symptoms and report to CNA, Manager, and Manager on Call, or Director.

12. Documents cares and actions by completing all necessary charting requirements.

13. Utilizes a variety of technological devices and software effectively: computers, emails and phone etiquette.

14. Completes housekeeping, laundry and cooking duties as assigned. Maintaining a safe, functioning environment by keeping areas clean, organization and equipment in good repair.

15. Ensures residents safety by promoting continuous improvement for quality and safety of residents and facility. Demonstration of accurate use of safety devices, participates in post fall huddles, and follows through on Individual Service Plan, utilizing recourses efficiently.

16. Participates in hourly rounding program to ensure safety of the residents.

17. Assists Senior Services leadership with identifying areas of improvement and implementation of change to provide high quality of care.

18. Participates in educational opportunities provided by CBRF and MMC-BD, maintaining 15 hours continuing education annually per DHS 83 regulations.

19. Understands and participates in disaster drill (fire, tornado, elopement) following the emergency plan of action.

20. Accepts and completes all duties as assigned in accordance with certification, scope, and policies.

21. Utilizes sound principles of body mechanics.

22. Knows and follows policy and procedure of safety precautions.

23. Knows and uses standard precautions: handwashing, use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), appropriate linen and waste disposal.

24. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.

25. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

1. Demonstrates knowledge of regulation of reporting abuse, misconduct and misappropriation.

2. Protects organizations values by keeping resident information confidential.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of regulation regarding Resident’s Rights.

4.Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALI