Full-Time Night Residential Aide — Trauma-Informed Care

Shakopee-Mdewakanton-Sioux-Community; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Free uniforms

Job summary

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Healing Center is hiring a Residential Aide for full-time night shifts (9pm–7:30am) in Prior Lake, MN. You’ll support residents’ safety, daily routines, and activities, while documenting observations and coordinating with clinical and cultural staff to foster a trauma-informed, respectful healing environment.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, cultural sensitivity to Dakota traditions, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support residents throughout the facility, ensuring physical and emotional safety at all times.
• Provide supervision during daily routines, mealtimes, groups, free time, and offsite programming as needed.
• Assist with room checks, head counts, wellness checks, and documentation of client behaviors or incidents.
• Support new admissions by orienting clients to the facility and assisting with belongings and room setup.
• Observe and report client progress, behavior, and any safety concerns to clinical or nursing staff.
• Transport clients in motorpool vehicles to appointments, outings, or cultural programming as assigned.
• Administer drug/alcohol screening tests according to protocol and document results accurately.
• Administer medications according to protocol and document accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in common areas and client living spaces, support clients in daily chores.
• Assist with conflict de-escalation and reinforce treatment goals and program rules with empathy and consistency.
• Participate in shift handoffs including documenting shift notes.
• Promote a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally respectful environment for all residents.
• Work in partnership with cultural staff to support traditional activities, talking circles, and ceremonies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Healing Center’s operations and mission.

Job description

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Healing Center is hiring a Residential Aide for full-time night shifts (9pm–7:30am) in Prior Lake, MN. You’ll support residents’ safety, daily routines, and activities, while documenting observations and coordinating with clinical and cultural staff to foster a trauma-informed, respectful healing environment.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, cultural sensitivity to Dakota traditions, and teamwork.