Resident Assistant

Ebenezer•Minneapolis, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Assistant/Home Health Aide provides personal care to support and maintain the physical and emotional well-being of residents in an assisted living community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The role includes helping residents with daily living activities, providing health-related support under Registered Nurse supervision, assisting with household tasks, monitoring and reporting changes in residents’ condition, and responding to resident needs and building emergencies. The schedule is part-time, 48 hours every two weeks, on the evening shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The block schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in Week 1, and Monday, Saturday, and Sunday in Week 2. The role includes every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. Shift differential pay is available.

Requirements

Less than one year of experience.
Ability to use computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines.
Applicants under 18 must be on the Minnesota NA 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 and glasses.
Assist with one- or two-person transfers and use of mechanical lifts.
Assist with treatments outlined 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.
Assist with household tasks such as 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.
Promptly report concerns related to potential mistreatment as a mandated reporter.
Respond appropriately to resident needs and building emergencies by following established protocols.