Resident Assistant

Ebenezer•Chanhassen, MN

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant provides personal care and designated health-related services to enhance or maintain residents’ physical and emotional well-being at Riley Crossing, a senior living community in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The community includes independent living, assisted living, enhanced care, and memory care, as well as on-site intergenerational child care and interactive programming with seniors. This part-time position is scheduled for 48 hours every two weeks, working the evening shift from 2:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The schedule includes every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. The application process includes a 20–25-minute Job Insights Questionnaire. After completing it, applicants receive access to a personalized career dashboard with information about strengths, work style, and workplace preferences.

Requirements

Less than one year of experience.
Ability to use 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 the restrictions that the employee cannot pass medications or operate a mechanical lift independently.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with personal care, including bathing and showering, foot and fingernail care, shaving, dressing, use of hearing aids and glasses, hair care, feeding, toileting, escorts, transfers, and use of mechanical lifts.
Provide treatments according to individualized care plans under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including blood glucose monitoring.
Administer medication or assist with medication under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including insulin injections.
Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Perform laundry service according to the schedule and follow the cleaning schedule for the shift.
Deliver meal trays and assist with meal service in the dining room.
Help prepare for and/or facilitate 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, such as changes in attitude or mood, loss of appetite, or weight change.
Serve as a mandated reporter and report concerns regarding potential mistreatment.
Offer pertinent observations and input.
Respond appropriately to resident and building emergencies.