Resident Assistant

Ebenezer•Mankato, MN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pillars of Mankato provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments for seniors in a specially designed community. The Resident Assistant is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services to enhance and/or maintain the assisted living residents' physical and emotional well-being. This position is responsible for passing medications and will be provided necessary training. This caregiver schedule includes 40 hours every two weeks, an evening shift from 2:00pm-10:30pm, shift differential pay, and every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

less than 1 year experience
Ability to use technology in the form of computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines
If under 18 must be on the MN NA registry and site must be able to manage restrictions that they are not able to pass medications or operate a mechanical lift independently

Nice To Haves

1-3 years experience

Responsibilities

Supports residents with daily living activities, including: Bathing, Foot and fingernail care, Shaving, Dressing, Hair care, Feeding, Toileting, Assistance with hearing aids and/or glasses, 1-2 person transfers and use of mechanical lifts
Assists with treatments as outlined in individualized care plans under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (e.g., blood glucose monitoring)
Administers or assists with medications, including insulin injections, as directed by a Registered Nurse
Takes and records vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
May assist with household tasks including laundry, cleaning, meal service, and resident activities
Monitors and reports changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition (e.g., mood, appetite, weight)
Communicates observations to appropriate staff and contributes relevant input to care planning
Acts as a mandated reporter, promptly reporting any concerns related to potential mistreatment
Responds appropriately to resident needs and building emergencies, following established protocols