Resident Assistant - AL
About The Position
The Resident Assistant provides personal care and designated health-related services to support or maintain residents’ physical and emotional well-being at Oak Meadows, an assisted living and memory care community in Oakdale, Minnesota. This is a casual role managed by Ebenezer. The position includes assisting residents with personal care and mobility, providing health-related services under the direction of a Registered Nurse, performing household and meal-service tasks, and supporting resident activities. Resident Assistants observe and report changes in residents’ physical or emotional conditions, report concerns regarding potential mistreatment, and respond appropriately to resident and building emergencies.
Requirements
- Less than one year of experience is listed under required qualifications.
- Ability to use computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines.
- If under 18, must be on the Minnesota NA registry; the site must be able to manage restrictions prohibiting independent medication administration or mechanical-lift operation.
Nice To Haves
- 1–3 years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with bathing and showering, 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 mechanical lifts.
- Provide treatments according to individualized care plans under the direction of a Registered Nurse, 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 worked.
- Deliver meal trays and assist with meal service in the dining room.
- Assist with preparing for and facilitating 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, including changes in attitude or mood, loss of appetite, or weight changes.
- Serve as a mandated reporter and report concerns regarding potential mistreatment.
- Offer pertinent observations and input.
- Respond appropriately to resident and building emergencies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- PTO and Sick and Safe Time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
- Early access to earned wages
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
