Resident Assistant

Great Lakes Mgmt Co • Mankato, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant provides hands-on physical and emotional care according to each resident’s individualized service agreement. The role involves communicating with residents and families, informing the case manager about changes in residents’ conditions or concerns, assisting in the dining room, and participating in activities and outings. Available schedules include full-time and part-time day shifts (7 a.m.–3 p.m.) and a part-time evening shift (3 p.m.–11 p.m.) at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Mankato. Pay is $18–$22 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• Ability to make responsible choices and decisions and act in residents’ best interests.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of experience in long-term care or an assisted living residence.
• Registration as a Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aid, or Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living as indicated in their individualized service agreements.
• Help residents reach and maintain the highest possible level of performance and independence.
• Provide residents with physical and emotional support.
• Assist with treatments as delegated by the Registered Nurse and specified in the resident service agreement.
• Observe residents and report changes in physical or emotional condition, such as changes in attitude or appetite and weight loss, to the case manager.
• Interact with residents to provide reassurance, engagement, and redirection as appropriate.
• Complete required daily documentation, including service schedules, flow sheets, and the communication book.
• Communicate with residents and families and notify the case manager of changes in condition or concerns.
• Assist in the dining room and participate in activities and outings.

Benefits

• Shift differential of $1 per hour for evening shifts.
• An additional $1 per hour for candidates with a CNA license; the license is not mandatory.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid vacation time and sick time.
• Floating holidays.
• Health insurance for full-time employees.
• DailyPay.

What This Job Offers

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