Resident Assistant

Ebenezer•Saint Cloud, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant provides personal care and designated health-related services to enhance or maintain residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing at The Sanctuary of St. Cloud, an affordable senior living community with 101 Assisted Living and 36 Memory Care apartments. The position is casual/on call and has day, evening, and overnight shifts. As part of the application process, applicants will have their resume reviewed and complete a 20–25 minute Job Insights Questionnaire. Upon completion, they receive access to a personalized career dashboard with insights into strengths, work style, and workplace preferences.

Requirements

Required experience: less than one year.
Ability to use computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines.
If under 18, must be on the Minnesota NA registry; the site must be able to manage restrictions that prevent the employee from passing medications or independently operating a mechanical lift.

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 or glasses, hair care, feeding, toileting, and escorts.
Assist with one- or two-person transfers and use mechanical lifts.
Provide treatments under individualized care plans and 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 laundry 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 about changes in residents’ physical or emotional conditions, including changes in attitude or mood, appetite, or weight.
Serve as a mandated reporter and report concerns about potential mistreatment.
Offer pertinent observations and input.
Respond appropriately to resident and building emergencies.