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SSM Health

Resident Care Assistant, LTC

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.

$32,848 / year median in Wisconsin

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

St. Francis Home Job Id R199255 Day Shift
JOB DESCRIPTION
It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-St Francis Home Worker Type:
Regular Job Highlights:
Department:
Assisted Living•
Long Term Care Location:
SSM Health Villa Rose N8120 County Road WW Mt. Calvary, WI 53057
Position Details:
Schedule:
Full-time; scheduled 40 hours a week
Shift:
Days Weekend Rotation:
Every other weekend
Certification Requirement:
Current CBRF Certification preferred, or willingness to complete the required certification courses upon hire.
Job Summary:
Completes tasks on the nursing units that maintain the resident's environment and contribute to efficiency in caring for residents. Works to provide a safe, home-like environment for residents that helps maximize independent functioning of the residents. Provides supporting care and services to residents such as linen and laundry activities, housekeeping duties, and meal support including reminders to residents to attend. Provides set up and transport assistance to and from meals; helps with recreational and social activities; provides assistance to residents who have limited mobility by walking with them or transporting them in wheelchairs; and performs administrative tasks such as answering phones and greeting visitors.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares and serves meals to residents. Cleans up dining room and kitchen following meals. Completes water pass to residents. Distributes linens and sets table prior to meals. Feeds residents as assigned. Performs basic housekeeping duties (mopping, sweeping, dusting, and vacuuming) in public areas on a daily basis and in resident rooms (including bed making) as needed. Serves as a resource for residents regarding their questions and concerns. Resolves issues as able. Refers unresolved concerns to appropriate staff. Cleans all resident utensils such as bedpans, urinals, basins, etc. following good antiseptic practices as scheduled. Cleans lifts and other unit equipment as needed. Assists in taking care of residents rooms. Cleans resident closets and drawers as scheduled making sure food is stored in proper containers and valuables are handled carefully. Cleans resident wheelchairs and walkers as assigned and notifies maintenance department when repairs are needed. May wash and dry clothing and linens for residents. Returns finished laundry to resident rooms. Stocks resident bathrooms with linens as scheduled. May assist residents with weekly shower and bathing activities, including hair shampoo and nail care as needed. Transports residents to and from meal periods via wheelchair and to appointments as assigned. Understands and follows facility policies regarding skin care, bowel and bladder, behaviors, fall prevention, nutrition, restraint free environment, pain control, prevention of ADL decline and conducts resident activities. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Must be at least eighteen years of age Certifications required, or required to obtain within first 90 days of employment: Medication Administration Standard Precautions First Aide & Choking Fire Safety
EXPERIENCE
No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving patients. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Occasional driving.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location:
Wisconsin Medication Administration
  • Wisconsin Community
  • Based Care and Treatment Training Registry And Standard Precautions
  • Wisconsin Community-Based Care and Treatment Training Registry And First Aid and Choking
  • Wisconsin Community-Based Care and Treatment Training Registry And Fire Safety
Wisconsin Community-Based Care and Treatment Training Registry Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee Department:
1927000068 Assisted Living•
St Francis Terrace Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave :
we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options:
our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage :
we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.