La Crosse County is seeking a Resident Care Assistant to work in the assisted living settings for the Lakeview Health Center & Assisted Living. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Resident Care Assistant in a Residential Care Apartment Complex or Community Based Residential Facility and be able to work effectively with individuals with dementia, mental illness, or developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- Act with Integrity and Build Trust
- Demonstrate mutual respect, humility, and honesty in all interactions
- Speak up appropriately, even when expressing unpopular viewpoints
- Actively listen and remain open-minded to diverse perspectives
- Drive for Results
- Set clear goals and objectives to motivate self and others to achieve outcomes
- Seek new opportunities to improve processes and drive sustainable results
- Hold self and others accountable through consistent evaluation and monitoring
- Develop Talent and Effective Teams
- Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and growth
- Provide mentorship and support to help self and others reach full potential
- Recognize and leverage diverse strengths within self and team
- Lead with Vision and Strategy
- Understand and communicate a compelling vision that aligns with organizational goals
- Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to achieve long-term objectives
- Connect daily work to the bigger picture, inspiring self and others to contribute meaningfully
- Lead with Paradoxical, Critical, and Agile Thinking
- Navigate complex situations by considering multiple perspectives
- Adapt quickly to changes and uncertainties in the work environment
- Make critical decisions using analytical skills, experience, and input from others
- Build and Maintain Effective Relationships
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization
- Influence others through coaching, consulting, and team-minded thinking
- Develop and sustain partnerships that create positive outcomes for all stakeholders
- Cultivate Community Engagement and Provide Excellent Service
- Understand and address the needs and concerns of the community
- Incorporate community perspectives into decision-making processes
- Drive initiatives that create positive impacts beyond the organization
- Demonstrate Emotional Intelligence
- Show self-awareness and manage emotions effectively in challenging situations
- Seek and respond constructively to feedback, even in the face of setbacks
- Balance empathy with accountability when leading self and working with others
- Assist individuals in all areas of personal hygiene, activities of daily living and care of their living area and personal belongings
- 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
- Provide supervision of individuals to always maintain safety
- Maintain a safe, clean environment free of hazards
- Document care provided to individuals in their chart
- Participate in defining personal needs to assist in development of an individualized service
- Follow all individual service plan approaches including those developed by other disciplines including Nursing Services, Physical, Speech, or Occupational Therapy
- Gather and document appropriate data on individuals such as specific behaviors
- Immediately report changes in physical and mental condition to the registered nurse for appropriate direction and intervention
- Conscientiously observe assisted living rules, regulations and policies
- 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
- Coordinate and accompany individuals to worksites, appointments, and a variety of community events
- Drive facility vehicles in the transportation of individuals to community events, medical or dental appointments etc.
- Provide treatment and medication administration to individuals
- Maintain resident rights and confidentiality of resident information
- Immediately report all suspected cases of abuse or neglect to the Assisted Living Supervisor or Administrator
- Work safely, following the safety practices and standards of the organization including Blood Borne Pathogen Standards
- Use a gait belt and proper body mechanics when involved in lifting, pushing or pulling activities
- 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
- Works with supervisor to implement planned recreational and social programs and to engage individuals
- Participates in and completes in a timely manner, in-service and training programs
- Answers phones and directs calls, greets visitors and performs some clerical duties as necessary
- 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
- 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 officials
Benefits
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
- Affordable Insurance Premiums
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Work-Life Balance
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
