Resident Assistant-Dementia Job Monroe area,Wisconsin USA,Healthcare

Resident Assistant-Dementia

The purpose of the Resident Assistant-Dementia is to care for and supervise residents with distressing dementia-related symptoms who are housed in the O'Rourke DSU. Must be 18 and graduated from High School. Hiring for full time nights 10:30pm-7am.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Complete the duties and responsibilities as assigned, following the individualized care plan that is located in each resident room as well as in the resident charts. These services include: oral care, denture care, hair care, bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, nail care, skin care, toileting, serving meals, serving nutritional supplements, positioning in bed, positioning in wheelchair.

Monitor that residents have the assistive devices needed for safety including monitoring of safe transfer and ambulation techniques.

Assist ambulatory residents moving around. Transfer non-ambulatory, non-weight bearing residents. Re-position residents.

Use mechanical devices for resident transfers (E-Z Lift, E-Z Stand, Hoyer, etc…).

Assist with meals according to the needs of each resident. Be available to assist with the serving of the meal as well as clean up after the meal. Offer dietary supplements following the care plan. PM Shift will offer meal nourishment prior to bedtime.

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

Assist with telephone or video calls, mail, or other correspondence.

Change bed linens. Adjust beds. Keep the resident room clean and neat.

Keep the supply room, the kitchenette, the shower room, the clean and soiled utility room and day rooms neat and clean.

Laundry.

Transport residents to and from dentist, podiatrist, beauty shop, and on/off unit recreational activities.

Medication Assistance

Assist resident with administration of medications, including monitoring of medication supplies and documentation.

Demonstrate competence in administering medications and treatments to the RN delegating the task.

Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks

Report changes in resident behavior or condition to unit nurse/ Manager immediately.

Record residents' vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight as directed; taking the vitals within the assigned timeframe.

Record treatment, food input, bowel movements and other nursing tasks and resident information.

Document events, behaviors, or resident actions as noted in a behavior support plan.

Monitor for environmental safety hazards.

Document incidents, errors, and/ or accidents.

Answer call lights promptly and meet residents' needs/requests.

Activity Program

Responsible for participating in and supporting the resident-centered activity program.

Participate in holiday activities.

Document resident's participation in activities.

Provide feedback to management on the benefits/ effectiveness of programming.

Resident Rights

Maintain the confidentiality of resident health care information.

Uphold Resident Rights.

Report allegations of resident abuse or neglect immediately to the Manager. Safeguard the resident from harm.

Emergency Preparedness

Is familiar with emergency procedures.

Use Passive Protection Techniques as appropriate.

Safeguard other residents as appropriate.

Respond appropriately to emergency or disaster situations.

Leadership

Complete duties with minimal direction from supervisor.

Use tactful and diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.

Work collaboratively with other team members.

Assist with training new employees.

Up with appropriate staff, residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems or concerns.

Act as an ambassador and public relations representative to guests and visitors.

Maintain all certifications required for employment.

Administrative Responsibilities

Thoroughly completes appropriate records, service plan and other documentation and submit in a timely manner.

Order and monitor appropriate use of resident care, office, and other needed supplies.

Attend and participates in scheduled orientation, in-service training, and staff meetings.

Personnel Function

Understand and follow the Green County Employee Handbook.

Follow facility guidelines and read and understand updates, memos, and educational sessions.

Fulfill work schedule by arriving to the workstation at the start of the…