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Resident Assistant

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Seymour, WI
Ongoing through Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 6pm

Several open positions; range from 8-28 hours per week

Company: Good Shepherd Services, Ltd.
Contact: Lisa Younk, HR PLEASE USE OUR WEBSITE TO APPLY
Phone: 920-833-6856 ext 169
Emaillyounk@gssltd.org
Job Description: Position Summary: The RA assists older or disabled people who are functionally, physically, and/or socially impaired and need 24-hour oversight. The RA’s role is to assist residents with those activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without help, fostering at all times residents’ independence and freedom of choice. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of the Shepherd’s Inn and Good Shepherd Services., Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:, 1. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Provides assistance as needed with, • Dressing and undressing (clothing should be clean and appropriate for the season), • Bathing, • Personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail care, hair care, foot care), • Mobility devices (cane, walker, wheelchair, crutches) including monitoring of safe transfer, and ambulation techniques, • Care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, 2. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living: Provides assistance as needed with, • Telephone (assistance with calls, phone repairs, hearing, and vision adaptive devices), • Housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning bathroom, bed making and, bed changes, • Laundry, • Escorts residents and coordinates internal transportation needs and external as needed, • Mail delivery, resident’s personal correspondence, 3. Medication Assistance:, • Assists residents with administration of medications, including monitoring of medication supplies and documentation, 4. Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks:, • Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive and emotional status to the Director/LPN as needed, • Conducts room checks and resident rounds, • Monitors for environment safety hazards, • Records incidents, errors, or accidents, • Records resident and resident-related events, • Records time records for Record Services, 5. Dining:, • Assists in a variety of tasks relating to dining, encouraging independence (escorting residents to dining room if needed, setting up and cleaning tables, serving meals, and bussing tables). May be required to prepare meals and snacks., 6. Activity Program:, • Responsible for participating in and supporting the resident-centered activity program., •Transport residents for activities, appointments, etc, using Good Shepherd Services vehicle., 7. Emergency Preparedness:, • Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations, 8. Facility Housekeeping and Maintenance, • Vacuums, dusts, and cleans commons areas on schedule and as needed, • Replaces things such as light bulbs, garbage liners, batteries, etc., Leadership:, • Plans and completes duties with minimal direction from supervisor, • Works collaboratively with peers and other team members, • Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations, • Follows up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns, • Acts as ambassador and public relations representative to guests and visitors, • Maintains all certifications required for employment, Administrative Responsibilities:, • Thoroughly completes appropriate records, service plan and other documentation which is to be submitted in a timely manner, • Orders and monitors appropriate use of resident care, office, and other needed supplies, • Copies special paperwork or forms, • Prepares and maintains resident census records, • Notifies the Director or co-workers at least two (2) hours before assigned schedule if you will be late or absent from work. Replaces self if at all possible., Other Duties:, 1. Demonstrates a respect of residents and an understanding of the aging process, and understanding of family dynamics in the aging family., 2. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment., 3. Ensure that all residents are treated fairly with kindness, dignity and respect., 4. Respect residents’ personal property rights, maintaining residents’ rights to privacy and confidentiality., 5. Attends and participates in scheduled orientation and in service training and educational classes a minimum of fifteen (15) hours per year., 6. Attends and participates in staff meetings, projects or committees as assigned., 7. Assists with quality assurance programs when indicated., 8. Assists in training of new staff., 9. Maintains GSS Core Values., 10. Participation in organizational idea program., 11. Performs other duties as assigned., Qualifications:, 1. Must be trained in the services you will provide to residents and are capable of doing assigned duties., 2. Must be able to think, act, and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations. 3. Must be self-motivated and function as an “in-charge” person., 4 Must be able to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances., 5. Must be able to work flexible hours and participate in holiday activities.
Job Industry: Healthcare
Employee Type: Part-time Morning, afternoon, & evening positions
Manages Others: No
Travel Required: None
Base Pay: $10.00/hr
Other Pay: shift differential $0.65 for overnight (NOC) shift
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