What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Care Assistant position at La Crosse County?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Assist individuals in all areas of personal hygiene,
activities of daily living and care of their living area and personal
belongings. When possible, encourage the highest practicable level of
independence. \[1\] Provide treatment and determines and administers
medications by following the \"Five Rights,\" of right resident, right
medication, right dosage, right time, and right route/method. Assist
individuals at mealtime including food prep, feeding and supervision
while dining. Ensures each individual diet is followed. \[1\] Provide
supervision of individuals to always maintain safety. Maintain a safe,
clean environment free of hazards. After meals, assure that dining area
oors, tables, chairs and wheelchairs etc. are cleaned of food and
liquids. \[2\] Follow directions and perform care as assigned and report
progress with those assignments. Document care provided to individuals
in their chart. Participate in dening personal needs to assist in
development of an individualized service. \[3\] Follow all individual
service plan approaches including those developed by other disciplines
including Nursing Services, Physical, Speech, or Occupational Therapy.
\[2\] Gather and document appropriate data on individuals such as specic
behaviors. Immediately report changes in physical and mental condition
to the registered nurse for appropriate direction and intervention.
\[3\] Conscientiously observe assisted living rules, regulations and
policies. \[1\] Perform duties such as temperature, pulse, respiration,
blood pressure, weights, medication administration and treatments
according to individuals ISP and under the general supervision of a
registered nurse as allowed under regulation and NP Act. \[1\]
Coordinate and accompany individuals to worksites, appointments, and a
variety of community events. Drives facility vehicles in the
transportation of individuals to community events, medical or dental
appointments etc. \[3\] Provide treatment and medication administration
to individuals. \[1\] Maintain resident rights and condentiality of
resident information. \[3\] Immediately report all suspected cases of
abuse or neglect to the Assisted Living Supervisor or Administrator.
\[3\] Work safely, following the safety practices and standards of the
organization including Blood Borne Pathogen Standards. Uses a gait belt
and proper body mechanics when involved in lifting, pushing or pulling
activities. \[1\] Changes bed linens, collects laundry and assists with
housekeeping duties which may include vacuuming, dusting and
sweeping/mopping. Empties garbage regularly. Assures areas are neat and
safe. \[1\] Works with supervisor to implement planned recreational and
social programs and to engage individuals. \[1\] Participates in and
completes in a timely manner, in-service and training programs. \[1\]
Answer phones and directs calls, greets visitors and performs some
clerical duties as necessary. \[2\] Employee is expected to report to
work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick
leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness. \[3\] In
this public service position, employee is required to be courteous,
cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients.
Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful
working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public
ocials. Physical demands: Uses near vision, stands, walks, and moves
around the facility 75% of shift. Uses hands for delivering personal
care and treatments. Communicates with residents and other sta members
using talking and hearing. Read and write English. Ability to kneel or
squat within six inches of the oor, pushes and pulls carts, wheelchairs
with residents weighing up to 250 pounds. Lifts 35 pounds, transfers up
to 50 pounds. Uses nursing-related equipment such as blood pressure
device, scales, mechanical lifts and adaptive/rest rative equipment.
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience as a Resident
Care Assistant in a Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC) or
Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) is preferred. If classified
as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), the employee must be listed on
the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. For those working in a Community
Based Residential Facility (CBRF), the employee must be listed on the
Wisconsin CBRF Employee Registry as having completed the four core DHS
83 coursesStandard Precautions and Medication Administration (prior to
related duties), and Fire Safety and First Aid & Choking (within 90 days
of hire). Prefer experience working with geriatric, mentally ill or
developmentally disabled persons. Employees driving County vehicles must
have and maintain a valid Driver\'s License and a good driving record.
Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin
Caregiver Law. Must be 18 years of age. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/laxcounty/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1361
Other: We will be accepting applications until this position is filled.
activities of daily living and care of their living area and personal
belongings. When possible, encourage the highest practicable level of
independence. \[1\] Provide treatment and determines and administers
medications by following the \"Five Rights,\" of right resident, right
medication, right dosage, right time, and right route/method. Assist
individuals at mealtime including food prep, feeding and supervision
while dining. Ensures each individual diet is followed. \[1\] Provide
supervision of individuals to always maintain safety. Maintain a safe,
clean environment free of hazards. After meals, assure that dining area
oors, tables, chairs and wheelchairs etc. are cleaned of food and
liquids. \[2\] Follow directions and perform care as assigned and report
progress with those assignments. Document care provided to individuals
in their chart. Participate in dening personal needs to assist in
development of an individualized service. \[3\] Follow all individual
service plan approaches including those developed by other disciplines
including Nursing Services, Physical, Speech, or Occupational Therapy.
\[2\] Gather and document appropriate data on individuals such as specic
behaviors. Immediately report changes in physical and mental condition
to the registered nurse for appropriate direction and intervention.
\[3\] Conscientiously observe assisted living rules, regulations and
policies. \[1\] Perform duties such as temperature, pulse, respiration,
blood pressure, weights, medication administration and treatments
according to individuals ISP and under the general supervision of a
registered nurse as allowed under regulation and NP Act. \[1\]
Coordinate and accompany individuals to worksites, appointments, and a
variety of community events. Drives facility vehicles in the
transportation of individuals to community events, medical or dental
appointments etc. \[3\] Provide treatment and medication administration
to individuals. \[1\] Maintain resident rights and condentiality of
resident information. \[3\] Immediately report all suspected cases of
abuse or neglect to the Assisted Living Supervisor or Administrator.
\[3\] Work safely, following the safety practices and standards of the
organization including Blood Borne Pathogen Standards. Uses a gait belt
and proper body mechanics when involved in lifting, pushing or pulling
activities. \[1\] Changes bed linens, collects laundry and assists with
housekeeping duties which may include vacuuming, dusting and
sweeping/mopping. Empties garbage regularly. Assures areas are neat and
safe. \[1\] Works with supervisor to implement planned recreational and
social programs and to engage individuals. \[1\] Participates in and
completes in a timely manner, in-service and training programs. \[1\]
Answer phones and directs calls, greets visitors and performs some
clerical duties as necessary. \[2\] Employee is expected to report to
work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick
leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness. \[3\] In
this public service position, employee is required to be courteous,
cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients.
Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful
working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public
ocials. Physical demands: Uses near vision, stands, walks, and moves
around the facility 75% of shift. Uses hands for delivering personal
care and treatments. Communicates with residents and other sta members
using talking and hearing. Read and write English. Ability to kneel or
squat within six inches of the oor, pushes and pulls carts, wheelchairs
with residents weighing up to 250 pounds. Lifts 35 pounds, transfers up
to 50 pounds. Uses nursing-related equipment such as blood pressure
device, scales, mechanical lifts and adaptive/rest rative equipment.
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience as a Resident
Care Assistant in a Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC) or
Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) is preferred. If classified
as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), the employee must be listed on
the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. For those working in a Community
Based Residential Facility (CBRF), the employee must be listed on the
Wisconsin CBRF Employee Registry as having completed the four core DHS
83 coursesStandard Precautions and Medication Administration (prior to
related duties), and Fire Safety and First Aid & Choking (within 90 days
of hire). Prefer experience working with geriatric, mentally ill or
developmentally disabled persons. Employees driving County vehicles must
have and maintain a valid Driver\'s License and a good driving record.
Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin
Caregiver Law. Must be 18 years of age. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/laxcounty/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1361
Other: We will be accepting applications until this position is filled.