Job Details

Resident Assistant

Resident Assistant

Job Number: 38217

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BSL) a publicly traded company (NYSE: BKD)

Want to become a member of our professional team and work for one of the largest senior living providers in the United States?

Consider joining our team at the Clare Bridge 0f Brookfield, located in Brookfield, WI!!

One Company - One Mission - One Voice. Good people make the difference and are the key to the company's success. Brookdale Senior Living operates 562 locations in 35 states and employs approximately 32,000 full and part time associates and serves nearly 52,000 residents. BSL offers its residents access to a full continuum of services.  - independent living, assisted living, retirement centers / continuing care retirement communities ( CCRC ) and management services.

Immediate Opening: Resident Assistant

Job Number:  38217

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Clare Bridge Brookfield- 15100 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI  53005

Contact: Erick Nowak

Email: enowak@brookdaleliving.com       

Job Summary
Provides direct care to residents following an individual service plan, treats each resident with respect and dignity, recognizes individual needs, and encourages independence. Fosters a homelike atmosphere throughout the community.

 Essential Functions

*  Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.

*  Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.

*  Serves meals to residents in the dining room or apartments.

*  Records and reports changes in resident's eating habits to the supervisor.

*  Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar.

*  Maintains residents' records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures.

*  May assist residents with medication as defined in medication procedure

*  Assists or supervises residents who self-administer medication.

*  Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents.

*  Encourages teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers.

Education and Experience

*   High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

*   Three to six months related experience preferred and/or training in direct service with older adults, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Refer to specific state regulations for qualifications required to assist with medications and direct care duties.

*   Knowledge of dementia particularly of the Alzheimer's type is helpful.

*   In accordance with state law, may need to possess current state certification

*   Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with limited independent judgment.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send resume to Erick Nowak at enowak@brookdaleliving.com

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