Resident Assistant

Ebenezer•Minneapolis, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant/Home Health Aide provides personal care and support to senior assisted living residents to improve or maintain their physical and emotional well-being 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 works a part-time, 32-hours-every-two-weeks schedule on the day shift from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a two-week block schedule: Monday, Saturday, and Sunday in week one, and Wednesday in week two. The role includes 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 NA registry.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily personal care, including 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.
Provide 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 as needed.
Monitor and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition, including changes in mood, appetite, or weight.
Communicate observations to appropriate staff and contribute relevant input to care planning.
Promptly report concerns about potential mistreatment as a mandated reporter.
Respond appropriately to resident needs and building emergencies in accordance with established protocols.