Resident Assistant

Ebenezer•Fridley, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Ebenezer is hiring a Resident Assistant for its senior assisted living team at Willows Bend in Fridley, Minnesota. The role provides personal care and designated health-related services to support or maintain residents’ physical and emotional well-being. Willows Bend offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, with 136 apartment homes and supportive services available as residents’ needs change. This part-time position is scheduled for 44 hours every two weeks, working six-hour day shifts and every other weekend and holiday rotation. The block schedule is Sunday and Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Week 1, and Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Week 2.

Requirements

Less than one year of previous experience.
Ability to use computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines.
If under 18, must be on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry; the site must be able to accommodate restrictions preventing the employee 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 or glasses, hair care, feeding, toileting, and escorts.
Assist with one- or two-person transfers and use of a mechanical lift.
Provide health-related services and treatments under the direction of a Registered Nurse and according to individualized care plans, including blood glucose monitoring.
Administer or assist with medication under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including insulin injections.
Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Perform laundry service according to schedule and follow the cleaning schedule for the shift.
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, such as mood, 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.