What are the responsibilities and job description for the RCAC Aide PM position at Ingleside Communities?
Ingleside Communities is a not-for-profit community-based facility providing a continuum of senior living services from nursing and rehabilitation, to assisted living, to senior apartments to the residents of Mt. Horeb and its surrounding communities. Ingleside is just a short 15-minute drive from the west side of Madison.
Ingleside is currently seeking dedicated Resident Assistants / Caregivers for its independent living (RCAC).
What do Resident Assistants / Caregivers do?
Ingleside is currently seeking dedicated Resident Assistants / Caregivers for its independent living (RCAC).
What do Resident Assistants / Caregivers do?
- Communicate and interact with residents, families and other health team members as an essential component of this position. Performs a variety of assistive care duties, under the direct supervision of the Manager, or Shift Leader to ensure the resident's Individual Service Plan (ISP) is being followed
- Encourages residents to maintain their independence
- Assists and guides residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as necessary
- Provides a home-like environment that encourages the optimum level of physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual activity.
- Works independently, using sound judgment in the provision of personal and medical care, activities, and housekeeping/laundry services as scheduled
- Must maintain a caring attitude towards residents at all times and be capable of good judgment in all situations.
We Offer a Competitive Wage and Benefits to Eligible Employees that Include:
- $17.00 per hour starting wage and more depending on experience
- Hourly wage is increased for working weekends, picking up shifts and working holidays
- Insurance (health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, accident, etc.)
- 401k (with company match)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Paid CNA certification
- Career advancement within our company
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- On Demand Pay with direct deposit
- Work with a supportive family dynamic team!
Essential Functions of the Job:
- Assists with ADL's, provides direct care to residents, following the resident's assessment and ISP as necessary.
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills to successfully interact with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and community and government agencies.
- Supervises or assists resident with taking medications and develops a working knowledge of medications and possible side effects. Takes vital signs as directed by Manager or Shift Leader.
- Reports observations to Manager or Shift Leaders and documents appropriately.
- Maintains confidentiality of resident's records including identity, behavior and medical conditions.
- Serves meals to residents using proper procedures and maintains kitchen logs per state regulations.
- Maintains a clean and safe working environment, including performing house cleaning duties
- Washes, folds and puts away laundry, distributes to appropriate residents, ensuring residents names are on all clothing, towels, sets, socks, and etc. at all times.
- Arranges and assists with leisure activities as shown on activity board and encourages resident participation.
- Assists with restorative activity, ambulation, range of motion as instructed by the Administrators or Shift Leaders
Experience and Training Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Compassionate, self-motivated
- Must have transportation to and from the facility
- Certification in Standard Precautions (obtain before working with resident's)
- Certification in First Aid and Choking (or obtain within 90 days from date of hire)
- Certification in Fire Safety Training (or obtain within 90 days from date of hire)
- Medication, and Diabetic certification (or obtain within 6 months from date of hire).
- Previous experience working directly with the elderly preferred but not required
Our core values are based on five pillars: Do the right thing, Foster positive relationships, Be committed, Be innovative, and Coach, guide and lead. We are looking for positive, collaborative team members who show leadership, are respectful, and overflow with integrity, care, and hard work.
We encourage you to apply and become part of our family today!
We encourage you to apply and become part of our family today!
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