Resident Assistant (PM shift) - Cottagewood Senior Communities

Great Lakes Mgmt Co • Rochester, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Cottagewood is located on a beautiful 17 acre campus complete with charming courtyards and attractive cottages. We have a compassionate, caring and dedicated team who daily demonstrate our mission, "To Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Every Person who Comes in Contact with Our Organization". If you enjoy being part of a team, are a caring and compassionate person and love to help people, this position may be a perfect fit for you. Our Resident Assistants provide both physical and emotional care to our Residents and their families.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be able to prioritize, and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Must work as a team member with other personnel.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Must be punctual, with good attendance record.
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions and act in the resident’s best interest.
• Maintains confidentiality
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English

Nice To Haves

• experience
• hold a CNA

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) as identified in the service plan. These cares may include all or some of the following: assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of hair; assisting with showering or bathing; toileting; rubbing with lotions; fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed by an RN; redirection of confused client, and other cares as assigned
• Assisting with ambulation and transfers, including proper use of a transfer belt and assistive devices and proper body mechanics to avoid injury.
• Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for residents.
• Help each resident to reach and maintain the highest level of performance and independence.
• Provide residents with both physical and emotional support.
• Assist with treatments as delegated by the Registered Nurse per the resident service agreement
• Observe client and report changes in physical and emotional condition such as change in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc.
• Assist with activities by encouraging activity participation and escorting residents to scheduled activities
• Interact with residents to provide reassurance, engagement, and redirection as appropriate.
• Complete all required documentation daily; service schedule, flow sheet, communication book, etc.
• Attend In-service training as assigned

Benefits

• flexible work schedules
• opportunities for advancement
• paid comprehensive training
• competitive wages $18.00 (starting), and up to $23.00 for applicants who have experience and/or hold a CNA
• Shift differential pay of $1.00 for evening shift and $2.00 for overnights
• Double time on holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid sick
• Floating holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (30+ hours per week)
• Long & short term disability (30+ hours per week)
• Company paid life insurance (30+ hours per week)
• 401K w/match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed