Resident Assistant

Ebenezer•Wyoming, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Meadows on Fairview Assisted Living in Wyoming, Minnesota, is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and designated health-related services that enhance or maintain residents’ physical and emotional well-being. Meadows on Fairview Senior Living is a 51-unit assisted living and transitional care community near Fairview Lakes Hospital and Dialysis Center. The community describes itself as small enough for staff to get to know residents and coworkers while offering opportunities for growth. The position is scheduled for 56 hours every two weeks, working overnight from 10:00 p.m. to 6:15 a.m. in eight-hour shifts, every other weekend. The block schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in Week 1, and Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday in Week 2.

Requirements

Required experience: less than one year.
Ability to use technology, including computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines.
If under 18, must be on the Minnesota NA registry; the site must be able to manage restrictions that prevent the employee from passing medications or operating a mechanical lift independently.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with personal care, including bathing or showering and foot and fingernail care.
Assist with meal service in the dining room.
Assist with preparing for and/or facilitating resident social and recreational activities as assigned or requested.
Observe residents and report their status to appropriate staff.
Notify appropriate staff of changes in residents’ physical or emotional conditions, including changes in attitude or mood, loss of appetite, or weight changes.
Serve as a mandated reporter and report concerns regarding potential mistreatment.
Offer pertinent observations and input.
Respond appropriately to resident and building emergencies.