Resident Assistant
About The Position
The Resident Assistant/Home Health Aide provides personal care to support and maintain the physical and emotional well-being of residents in the assisted living community at the Pillars of Prospect Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The community is managed by Ebenezer and includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and an on-site Intergenerational Child Care Center. The position supports residents with personal care and daily living activities, health-related treatments and medication assistance under Registered Nurse supervision, observation and reporting, and response to resident needs and building emergencies. The schedule is part-time, 24 hours every two weeks, on a day shift from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The block schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Week 1, with no shifts in Week 2. The role includes every-other-weekend and holiday rotation.
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.
Nice To Haves
- One to three years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with bathing, foot and fingernail care, shaving, dressing, hair care, feeding, toileting, and hearing aids or glasses.
- Assist with one- or two-person transfers and use mechanical lifts.
- Assist with treatments outlined in individualized care plans under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, such as blood glucose monitoring.
- Administer or assist with medications, including insulin injections, as directed by a Registered Nurse.
- Take and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- May assist with laundry, cleaning, meal service, and resident activities.
- Monitor and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition, including changes in mood, appetite, or weight.
- Communicate observations to appropriate staff and contribute relevant input to care planning.
- Act as a mandated reporter and promptly report concerns related to potential mistreatment.
- Respond appropriately to resident needs and building emergencies by following established protocols.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- PTO and Sick and Safe Time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
- Early access to earned wages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
