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).
Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day. Aspirus Health in Phillips, WI is seeking a
RESIDENT CARE AIDE
to join our
DUROY TERRACE APARTMENTS
team! The Resident Care Aide provides assistance to ensure a safe, home-like environment for residents by meeting resident's individual psycho-social, physical, medical, and dietary needs.
HOURS:
Part-Time or 0.7 FTE, 56 hours every pay period, Nights only with every other holiday Experience/Qualifications Knowledge of resident care principles and practices normally acquired through completion of a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be at least 18 years old. Possesses BLS/choking certification within 90 days of hire. Complete Standard Precautions before any hands-on resident care. Employees working in the Adult Day Center, Rosewood, or Primrose facilities are required to be certified in First Aid and Fire Safety within 6 months of hire per State Regulations in HFS 88. Licensed EMTs are exempt from these requirements. Employees working at Regency CBRF are required to complete Fire Safety and First Aide training within 90 days of employment. Additional training will be required per State Regulations in HFS 83. Medication administration class must be completed before assisting with any medications. Certification from a Nursing Assistant Program beneficial and in good standing with no previous record of abuse or misappropriation of funds. Annual competencies as required by Aspirus and/or various regulatory agencies based on entity and/or job position. Employee Benefits Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status. Time away from work accrual. Retirement plans available. Wellness program for employees and their families.
Our Mission :
We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision :
Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others. As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities. Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org. Click here to learn more.
