Resident Assistant

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Job Title:

Resident Assistant / Certified Nursing Assistant (Eagle's Wings)

Cost Center:

Beaver Dam-CBRF-Eagles Wings

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

8-hour PM shifts, variable days (United States of America)

Job Description:

***May be eligible for sign-on bonus***

JOB SUMMARY

The Resident Assistant is responsible for the basic resident care provision and promotion of non-acute quality care to the population of the community based residential facility (CBRF) as outlined in Individual Service Plan designed to meet the needs of our residents, and in a manner, that follows accepted standards of practices, policies, procedures, and State Regulations. The Resident Assistant will follow all policies/procedures and nursing standards under the supervision of the RN, LPN, and CNA.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: be at least 18 years of age. CBRF required training per DHS 83.20 approved training within 90 days of employment:

• Standard Precautions- to be completed before an employee assumes any responsibilities that may expose the employee.
• Exception: Emergency Medical Technicians
• Certified Nurse Assistant (certified after 1999 and in good standing on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry)
• Fire Safety- CBRF specific- to be completed within 90 days after starting employment.
• Exception: Fire fighters
• First Aide and Choking- CBRF Specific- to be completed within 90 days after starting employment
• Exception: Emergency Medical Technicians
  • Medication Administration and Management- Any employee who manages/administer and assist residents with prescribed or over the counter medications need to complete the training prior to assuming job duty and complete post training competency with RN with documentation.
• Exception: CNA who has completed a medication aide training and is in good standing
• On the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
• Student Nurse currently enrolled in nursing program and successfully completed
• Medication administration course with documentation of completion
• Dietary Training – specific topics include nutritional needs, menu planning,
• Food preparations and food sanitation

• Assessment of Resident and Individual Service Plan (ISP)
• Resident Rights-

• Exception: Student Nurses who have completed related courses with documentation
• Certified Nurse Aide in good standing on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
• Client Group and Challenging Behavior Training- Training specific to the group being served.
• Exception: Student Nurses who have completed related courses with documentation
• Certified Nurse Aide in good standing on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry Preferred/Optional: CBRF required training per DHS 83.20 approved training at the time of hire.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: Previous health care experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire. Wisconsin Community Based Care and Treatment Training Registry within three months of hire or EMT certification awarded by the State of Wisconsin.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire. Wisconsin Community Based Care and Treatment Training Registry' at time of hire

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)-CBRF provides any combination of the following duties–direct resident care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADL), and other unit activities as delegated under the supervision of a Registered Nurses (RN). This individual assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment, recreational and diversional resident activities, therapeutic dialogue, and teaching. Documentation and reporting are performed to promote resident and family wellness.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions, requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: CBRF required training per DHS 83.20 approved training:

• Fire Safety- CBRF specific- to be completed within 90 days after starting employment.
• Exception: Fire fighters
• First Aide and Choking- CBRF Specific- to be completed within 90 days after starting employment.
• Exception: Emergency Medical Technicians
• Medication Administration and Management- Any employee who manages/administer and assist residents with prescribed or over the counter medications need to complete the training prior to assuming job duty and complete post training competency with RN with documentation.
• Exception: CNA who has completed a medication aide training and is in good standing on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.
• Student Nurse currently enrolled in nursing program and successfully completed.
• medication administration course with documentation of completion.
• Dietary Training – specific topics include nutritional needs, menu planning, food preparations and food sanitation within 90 days of hire.
• Assessment of Resident and Individual Service Plan (ISP) within 90 days of hire.

Preferred/Optional: Completion of DHS approved courses in Fire Safety, first Aid & Choking, Medication Administration and standard precautions at time of hire.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: Customers service and communication skills. Basic knowledge and use of computers.

Preferred/Optional: Experience in a hospital, health care center, long term care, home health agency, or residential treatment facility or other health treatment program.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Must have a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification awarded by the State of Wisconsin. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Must have a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification awarded by the State of Wisconsin. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System's Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.