Resident Assistant

Ebenezer • Baxter, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Lakes Senior Living, managed by Ebenezer, is seeking a compassionate Resident Assistant to provide personal care and designated health-related services to enhance the well-being of senior residents. This role includes training to pass medications and involves a specific evening shift schedule with every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

• Less than 1 year of experience.
• 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

• Assists residents with personal cares including but not limited to: Bathing/showering, Foot and fingernail care, Shaving, Dressing, Assistance with use of hearing aids and/or glasses, Hair care, Feeding, Toileting, Escorts, 1-2 person transfers and use of mechanical lift.
• Provides health-related services as directed: Assists with treatments per individualized care plan under the direction of the Registered Nurse (includes blood glucose monitoring).
• Administers medication or assists with this under the direction of the Registered Nurse (includes insulin injections).
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Performs specified home services: Performs laundry service per schedule.
• Follows cleaning schedule for the shift worked.
• Delivers meal trays.
• Assists with meal service in dining room.
• Assists with preparing for and/or facilitating resident social and recreational activities as assigned and as requested.
• Observes tenants/residents and reports status to appropriate staff.
• Notifies appropriate staff of changes in physical and/or emotional conditions such as change in attitude or mood, loss of appetite, change in weight.
• Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment.
• Offers pertinent observations and input.
• Responds appropriately to resident and building emergencies.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick and Safe Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan
• Early access to earned wages

What This Job Offers

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