Lead Resident Assistant

Ebenezer•Minneapolis, MN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Opened in 2020, the Pillars of Prospect Park is conveniently located off the light rail transit station and close to the metro bus near the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, MN. This senior living community features 133 Independent living, 106 assisted living, and 44 memory care apartments. Two buildings make up this vibrant community and also encompass an on-site Intergenerational Child Care Center. Managed by Ebenezer, Minnesota's largest senior living operator. Join our team of dedicated employees who share in our mission to help our seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer, healthier, more meaningful lives. The Lead Resident Assistant is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services to enhance and/or maintain the residents' physical and emotional wellbeing.

Requirements

One to Three Years of experience
Ability to use technology in the form of computers, hand held devices, cell phone, fax machines.
Must have a block schedule of a 0.2 FTE or greater per pay period

Nice To Haves

Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree: CNA or HHA Certification
Three to Five Years of experience

Responsibilities

Assists residents with personal cares including but not limited to: Bathing/showering, Foot and fingernail care, Shaving, Dressing, Assistance with use of hearing aids and/or glasses, Hair care, Feeding, Toileting, Escorts, 1-2 person transfers and use of mechanical lift
Provides health-related services as directed: Assists with treatments per individualized care plan under the direction of the Registered Nurse. (Includes blood glucose monitoring), Administers medication or assists with this under the direction of the Registered Nurse (includes insulin injections)., Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Performs specified home services: Performs laundry service per schedule., Follows cleaning schedule for the shift worked., Delivers meal trays., Assists with meal service in dining room.
Assists with preparing for and/or facilitating resident social and recreational activities as assigned and as requested.
Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff.
Notifies appropriate staff of changes in physical and/or emotional conditions such as change in attitude or mood, loss of appetite, change in weight.
Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment
Offers pertinent observations and input.
Helps facilitate and responds appropriately to resident and building emergencies.
Acts as main trainer for Resident Assistants: Assists with welcoming and orienting new team members to their position and the community, Demonstrates proper resident care procedures, Assists with training and incorporating new standards, Offers appropriate feedback and encouragement to new employees, Creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere
Assist the Director of Health Services with Resident Assistant staffing assignments: Helps with call-ins during the shift, adjusting schedule if necessary., Takes after hours and/or weekend staffing phone, per facility need.
Assist the Director of Health Services with administrative duties as assigned: Medication destruction (under supervision of RN), Medication cycle sorting, set-up, printing MAR’s (RN still needs to check and sign-off), Provider visit coordination (e.g. podiatry), Orders supplies, Calls families when personal supplies are running low., Filing