Resident Assistant

Ebenezer • Bloomington, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ebenezer is hiring a Resident Assistant for its senior assisted living team at Nine Mile in Bloomington, Minnesota. The role provides personal care and designated health-related services to support and maintain residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing. Nine Mile Creek Senior Living Community has 93 independent living, assisted living, and memory care units and is located near Moir Park and public transportation. The community is managed by Ebenezer.

The schedule is 64 hours every two weeks, full-time day shifts, with every other weekend and a holiday rotation. The block schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:15 AM to 2:45 PM in Week 1, and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:15 AM to 2:45 PM in Week 2.

Requirements

• Less than one year of previous 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 restrictions preventing independent medication administration or mechanical lift operation.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, including bathing or showering, foot and fingernail care, shaving, dressing, hearing aids or glasses, hair care, feeding, toileting, and escorts.
• Assist with one- or two-person transfers and use of a mechanical lift.
• Provide health-related services and treatments according to individualized care plans under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including blood glucose monitoring.
• Administer medications or assist with medication administration under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including insulin injections.
• Take and record residents’ temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Perform scheduled laundry and shift cleaning duties.
• Deliver meal trays and assist with dining room meal service.
• Help prepare for or facilitate resident social and recreational activities as assigned or requested.
• Observe residents and report their status and changes in physical or emotional condition to appropriate staff.
• Report concerns regarding potential mistreatment as a mandated reporter.
• Offer pertinent observations and input.
• Respond appropriately to resident and building emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• PTO
• Sick and Safe Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement
• Early access to earned wages

What This Job Offers

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