Resident Assistant/Caregiver

Ecumen • Detroit Lakes, MN

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About The Position

The Resident Assistant provides personal care and delegated health-related services to support residents’ physical and emotional well-being. The role follows each resident’s service schedule and accurately documents services provided. Day shifts and overnights are available, with an every-other-weekend rotation; casual/PRN options are also available.

Ecumen is a nonprofit senior living provider that advocates for older adults through housing, healthcare, and services. The organization has more than 160 years of experience and describes itself as Minnesota’s eighth-largest senior living organization. The targeted pay range is $19.50–$23.00 per hour. New-hire pay may depend on experience, qualifications, certifications, licenses, and education. Benefits vary based on regularly scheduled hours and include paid Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, and other well-being resources.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow facility safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including policies and requirements related to vulnerable adults and abuse, HIPAA, residents’ rights, universal precautions, AWAIR, OSHA, right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD, and fair housing.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Previous experience working with seniors.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or Home Health Aide.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatments and assistance with activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director and specified in individualized care plans, including dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, ambulation, and transferring.
• Assist with morning and bedtime care, including oral care as needed.
• Provide incontinence care and assist residents with assistive devices, glasses, and hearing aids.
• Administer medications as delegated by the RN and assist with medication and treatments as delegated by the Clinical Director.
• Observe, document, and report changes in residents’ physical, cognitive, and emotional conditions.
• Promote residents’ independence by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
• Work effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment and support community team members as directed by the Clinical Director or Registered Nurse.
• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks.
• Lead and assist with resident activities as assigned.
• Respond appropriately to safety hazards, call lights, requests, and reassignment of duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Sick & Safe time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other well-being resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed