Resident Assistant
About The Position
The Resident Assistant/Home Health Aide provides personal care to support and maintain the physical and emotional well-being of residents in the assisted living community at the Pillars of Prospect Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The community is managed by Ebenezer and includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and an on-site Intergenerational Child Care Center. The position assists residents with activities of daily living, health-related support under Registered Nurse supervision, household tasks, resident observation and reporting, and emergency response. The schedule is 32 hours every two weeks on the day shift, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The block schedule is Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday in week one, and Thursday in week two, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation.
Requirements
- Less than one year of experience.
- Ability to use computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines.
- If under 18, must be on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
Nice To Haves
- One to three years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with bathing, foot and fingernail care, shaving, dressing, hair care, feeding, toileting, and use of hearing aids or glasses.
- Assist with one- or two-person transfers and use mechanical lifts.
- Assist with treatments described in individualized care plans under Registered Nurse supervision, such as blood glucose monitoring.
- Administer or assist with medications, including insulin injections, as directed by a Registered Nurse.
- Take and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- Assist with household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, meal service, and resident activities.
- Monitor and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition, including mood, appetite, and weight.
- Communicate observations to appropriate staff and contribute relevant input to care planning.
- Promptly report concerns about potential mistreatment as a mandated reporter.
- Respond to resident needs and building emergencies according to established protocols.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- PTO and Sick and Safe Time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
- Early access to earned wages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
