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Tamarack Health
Tenant Assistant | Assisted Living | PMs & Weekends
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What they do
A Medication Aide or Technician provides medication to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. This role provides one pathway into licensed nursing training. May help measure and record vital signs, and assist in activities of daily living (ADLS).
$35,015 / year median in Wisconsin
+16% projected growth
Job Description
The Tennant Assistant is responsible for assisting tenants with activities of daily living (ADL's), instrumental activities of daily living, and medication administration as identified in the Tenant Service Agreement. Other responsibilities will include laundry, housekeeping, and activities as specified in the service agreement and assigned by the manager. Understands the purpose and philosophy of assisted living, including tenant privacy, autonomy and independence, and characteristics of aging. Provides assistance with ADL's and psychosocial support to tenants in accordance with tenant's service plan and risk agreement. Notifies the Manager of any changes noted in the tenant's condition and follows directions accurately. Provides laundry and housekeeping services to tenants as specified in the service agreement. Takes and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight and blood sugar, if indicated. Supervises, and assists with dining services, meal delivery, meal assistance/adaptive equipment and snacks. Escorts and assists tenants to meals and/or activities. Assists with activity programs. Cleans assigned tenant apartments and common areas. Preferred previous experience in Assisted Living Current BCLS Basic computer knowledge