Resident Assistant
About The Position
The Resident Assistant provides personal care and designated health-related services to enhance or maintain residents’ physical and emotional well-being at Riley Crossing, a senior living community in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The community offers Independent, Assisted Living, Enhanced and Memory Care, as well as on-site intergenerational child care and programming with seniors. This is a casual/on-call role. Employees must pick up three shifts per month, including two weekend shifts. As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to complete a 20–25 minute Job Insights Questionnaire after their resume is reviewed.
Requirements
- Less than one year of experience.
- Ability to use computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines.
- Applicants under 18 must be on the Minnesota NA registry; the site must be able to accommodate restrictions preventing them 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 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 of a mechanical lift.
- Provide treatments under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with individualized care plans, including blood glucose monitoring.
- Administer medications or assist with medication administration under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including insulin injections.
- Take and record residents’ temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Perform scheduled laundry and cleaning duties.
- Deliver meal trays and assist with meal service in the dining room.
- Help prepare for and 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, loss of appetite, or weight changes.
- Serve as a mandated reporter and report concerns about potential mistreatment.
- Offer relevant observations and input.
- Respond appropriately to resident and building emergencies.
Benefits
- Option to participate in the Ebenezer 401(k) plan.
- Sick and Safe Time.
- Early access to earned wages.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
