Resident Assistant - AL
About The Position
Resident Assistant (RA) / Caregiver | Assisted Living & Memory Care Deer Crest Senior Living is located in beautiful Red Wing, MN, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services to our residents. We are proud to have an exceptional team of caregivers who share our mission to heal, discover, and educate, helping our residents live longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives. Recently named a Best Independent Living and Assisted Living community, with accolades for Memory Care by U.S. News & World Report, Deer Crest provides thoughtfully designed spaces that are safe, stylish, and full of life. Our commitment to exceptional resident care and employee engagement makes Deer Crest a rewarding place to build a career in senior living. At Deer Crest, you'll be part of a supportive, close-knit team where every role makes a difference. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for career growth, and a workplace culture built on respect, teamwork, and compassion. Whether you're an experienced caregiver, CNA, Home Health Aide, Resident Assistant, or someone starting a rewarding career in healthcare, you'll find a welcoming environment where your skills and heart for service can shine. This is a casual role! As a Resident Assistant, you will provide hands-on personal care, medication support, and daily living assistance to seniors in our Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. This role plays a vital part in promoting resident independence, dignity, safety, and overall well-being. No medication administration experience? No problem. Training will be provided.
Requirements
- less than 1 year
- Ability to use technology in the form of computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines
- If under 18 must be on the MN NA registry and site must be able to manage restrictions that they are not able to pass medications or operate a mechanical lift independently.
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years experience
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate support with activities of daily living (ADLs), including: Bathing and showering, Dressing and grooming, Hair, foot, and fingernail care, Shaving assistance, Toileting and continence care, Feeding and hydration support, Hearing aid and eyeglass assistance, Mobility support, walking assistance, and resident escorts, Safe transfers, including mechanical lift use and 1-2 person transfers
- Administer medications or assist with medication administration under RN direction
- Assist with prescribed treatments according to individualized care plans
- Perform blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration as trained
- Measure and document vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature
- Monitor and report changes in residents' physical, mental, or emotional condition
- Help create a positive and engaging environment for residents
- Assist with social, recreational, and wellness activities
- Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families
- Promote resident independence while maintaining safety and dignity
- Complete assigned laundry services
- Follow daily housekeeping and cleaning schedules
- Deliver meal trays and assist with dining services
- Respond appropriately to resident and community emergencies
- Observe and report resident concerns or changes in condition
- Collaborate with nurses and care team members to ensure quality care
- Serve as a mandated reporter and report concerns regarding potential mistreatment
- Contribute observations and recommendations to resident care discussions
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision plans
- life insurance
- short-term and long-term disability insurance
- PTO and Sick and Safe Time
- tuition reimbursement
- retirement
- early access to earned wages
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
