Resident Assistant

Ebenezer•Bloomington, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant/Home Health Aide provides personal care to support or maintain the physical and emotional well-being of senior residents at Meadow Woods Assisted Living in Bloomington, Minnesota. No CNA is required unless the employee is under 18. Training is provided to pass medications. The position is part-time, with 53 hours every two weeks, working a day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and every other weekend. Meadow Woods is part of the Martin Luther Campus Senior Community and is a residential setting with assisted living, independent living, and memory care buildings. The community encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities and lifelong learning programs. It is managed by Ebenezer, whose mission is to heal, discover, and educate for longer, healthier, more meaningful lives.

Requirements

Ability to use computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines.
Applicants under 18 must be on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry; the site must be able to accommodate restrictions prohibiting them from passing medications or operating 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, hearing aids and 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 and 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 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 to appropriate staff.
Notify appropriate staff about changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition, including changes in attitude or mood, appetite, or weight.
Report concerns about potential mistreatment as a mandated reporter.
Offer relevant observations and input.
Respond appropriately to resident and building emergencies.