Resident Assistant

Ebenezer • Mankato, MN

5d

About The Position

The Pillars of Mankato provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments for seniors in a specially designed community. We incorporate the seven components of wellness (emotional, physical, intellectual, spiritual, social, environmental, and occupational) into our 118 units that make up The Pillars—located near US 14 and 169's crossroads, located in Mankato, MN.
The Resident Assistant is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services to enhance and/or maintain the assisted living residents' physical and emotional well-being. This position is responsible for passing medications and will be provided necessary training.
This caregiver schedule includes;
21 hours every two weeks ; Part Time
Day short shift ; 6:00am-9:00am
Every other weekend and holiday rotation

Requirements

• less than 1 year of experience
• Ability to use technology in the form of computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines
• If under 18, must be on the MN NA registry

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Supports residents with daily living activities, including: Bathing
• Foot and fingernail care
• Shaving
• Dressing
• Hair care
• Feeding
• Toileting
• Assistance with hearing aids and/or glasses
• 1-2 person transfers and use of mechanical lifts
• Assists with treatments as outlined in individualized care plans under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (e.g., blood glucose monitoring).
• Administers or assists with medications, including insulin injections, as directed by a Registered Nurse.
• Takes and records vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• May assist with household tasks including laundry, cleaning, meal service, and resident activities.
• Monitors and reports changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition (e.g., mood, appetite, weight).
• Communicates observations to appropriate staff and contributes relevant input to care planning.
• Acts as a mandated reporter, promptly reporting any concerns related to potential mistreatment.
• Responds appropriately to resident needs and building emergencies, following established protocols.

Benefits

• Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

What This Job Offers

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