Resident Assistant

Ebenezer•Lakeville, MN

24d

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 The Fountains at Hosanna!, a senior community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The role supports residents with personal care, health-related tasks, daily living needs, observation and reporting, and emergency response. Care is provided in accordance with individualized care plans and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse where specified. The position is part-time, with 32 hours every two weeks, on an overnight schedule from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The schedule includes every-other-weekend and holiday rotations and a $2-per-hour shift differential.

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 of mechanical lifts.
Assist with treatments 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.
May assist with laundry, cleaning, meal service, and resident activities.
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.
Act as a mandated reporter and promptly report concerns about potential mistreatment.
Respond appropriately to resident needs and building emergencies according to established protocols.