PT Resident Assistant AM & PM - Cottagewood Senior Communities

Great Lakes Mgmt Co • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

Cottagewood Senior Communities is hiring a part-time Resident Assistant to provide physical and emotional care to residents and their families. Resident Assistants support residents with daily living activities, mobility, treatments delegated by a Registered Nurse, and participation in scheduled activities. The role also includes observing residents and reporting changes, providing reassurance and engagement, and completing daily documentation. Part-time shifts are available, and the position requires working every other weekend and some holidays. No experience is necessary; paid comprehensive training is provided.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Flexibility and adaptability when situations change.
• Ability to work as a team member with other personnel.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Punctuality and a good attendance record.
• Ability to make responsible choices and decisions in the resident's best interest.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to read, write, spell, perform basic math, and speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living identified in their service plans, including dressing, grooming, oral care, bathing or showering, toileting, and other assigned personal care.
• Provide hair shampooing, lotion application, and fingernail or foot care when instructed by an RN.
• Redirect confused residents and provide other assigned care.
• Assist residents with ambulation and transfers, using transfer belts and assistive devices properly and applying safe body mechanics.
• Assist residents with hearing aids and glasses.
• Help residents reach and maintain the highest possible level of performance and independence.
• Provide residents with physical and emotional support.
• Assist with treatments delegated by the Registered Nurse in accordance with the resident service agreement.
• Observe residents and report changes in physical or emotional condition, including changes in attitude, appetite, or weight.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities and escort them to scheduled activities.
• Interact with residents to provide reassurance, engagement, and redirection as appropriate.
• Complete required daily documentation, including service schedules, flow sheets, and communication books.
• Attend assigned in-service training.
• Work every other weekend and some holidays.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid comprehensive training
• Competitive wages starting at $18.00 and up to $23.00 for applicants with experience and/or a CNA
• $1.00 evening-shift differential and $2.00 overnight differential
• Double time on holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Floating holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week
• Long- and short-term disability coverage for employees working 30 or more hours per week
• Company-paid life insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week
• 401(k) with company match

What This Job Offers

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