Resident Assistant

Ebenezer • Baxter, MN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Lakes Senior Living, managed by Ebenezer, is an assisted and memory care community with 68 units in Baxter, Minnesota. The Resident Assistant provides personal care and designated health-related services to support or maintain residents’ physical and emotional well-being. Training is provided to pass medications, which is part of the regular duties. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per two weeks, with evening shifts from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and an every-other-weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

• Required experience: less than 1 year.
• Ability to use computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines.
• If under 18, must be on the Minnesota Nurse Aide 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

• 1–3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, including bathing and showering, foot and fingernail care, shaving, dressing, using hearing aids or glasses, hair care, feeding, toileting, and escorting.
• Assist with one- or two-person transfers and use of a mechanical lift.
• Provide treatments under the direction of the Registered Nurse according to individualized care plans, including blood glucose monitoring.
• Administer or assist with medications under the direction of the Registered Nurse, including insulin injections.
• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Perform laundry service according to schedule and follow the cleaning schedule for the shift.
• Deliver meal trays and assist with meal service in the dining room.
• Assist with preparing for 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• PTO
• Sick and Safe Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits
• Early access to earned wages

What This Job Offers

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