Resident Assistant - AL

Ebenezer•Red Wing, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Deer Crest Senior Living in Red Wing, Minnesota, provides Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The Resident Assistant provides personal care and designated health-related services to enhance or maintain residents’ physical and emotional well-being. The role works scheduled evening shifts: Week 1 on Monday and Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Week 2 on Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The position is part of a supportive, close-knit team and contributes to residents’ care, daily services, and activities. The employer describes its culture as one of respect, teamwork, and compassion, and notes competitive pay and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

Less than one year of experience listed under required qualifications.
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 preventing the employee from passing medications or independently operating a mechanical lift.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with personal care, including bathing or 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 of a mechanical lift.
Provide health-related services and treatments according to individualized care plans under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including blood glucose monitoring.
Administer or assist with medication 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 service according to schedule and follow the cleaning schedule for the shift.
Deliver meal trays and assist with meal service in the dining room.
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 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 about potential mistreatment.
Offer pertinent observations and input.
Respond appropriately to resident and building emergencies.