Resident Assistant

Ebenezer•Bloomington, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Ebenezer is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and designated health-related services to help maintain or enhance residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing at Nine Mile, a senior living community in Bloomington, Minnesota. Nine Mile offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community is near Moir Park and public transportation, with Twin Cities culture and entertainment nearby. This is an on-call/casual position with day and early evening shifts available. To maintain casual status, employees must be available for at least three shifts per month, including two weekend shifts, and one holiday shift per year. The weekend period begins with the start of the night shift on Friday and ends with the start of the night shift on Sunday. The position is non-benefit-eligible; employees may participate in Ebenezer’s 401(k) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and access earned wages early.

Requirements

Less than one year of previous 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 manage restrictions preventing them from passing medications or independently operating a mechanical lift.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of previous experience.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with personal care, including bathing, foot and fingernail care, shaving, dressing, hearing aids and glasses, hair care, feeding, toileting, escorts, transfers, and mechanical lifts.
Provide health-related services and treatments according to individualized care plans under the direction of a Registered Nurse, 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 services.
Deliver meal trays and assist with dining room meal service.
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 mood, appetite, or weight.
Serve as a mandated reporter and report concerns about potential mistreatment.
Offer relevant observations and input.
Respond appropriately to resident and building emergencies.