Full-Time Resident Assistant

Vista Prairie Communities; Alabama; On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee referral program

Educational assistance

Job summary

Vista Prairie Communities is seeking a Resident Assistant at Windmill Ponds in Alexandria, MN. The role requires providing compassionate personal care, assisting with activities of daily living, and supporting safe mobility and transfers for residents in an assisted living community.

You will monitor residents’ well-being, coordinate with nursing staff, and contribute to a respectful, inclusive environment while adhering to care plans and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Strong communication and observation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care.
• Support safe transfers and mobility using trained techniques and equipment.
• Assist with or administer medications according to residents' care plans.
• Build relationships with residents and respond quickly when they need help.
• Monitor health or mood changes and report to nursing staff.

Skills

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$19.19–$22.25/hour based on experience. Shift differentials. Resident Assistant at Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds, an assisted living community in Alexandria, MN.

Windmill Ponds residents need someone who shows up ready to help with the moments that matter: getting dressed, moving safely from bed to chair, and having someone notice when something's off. That's you.

What you'll do

• Help residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal care
• Support safe transfers and mobility using trained techniques and equipment
• Assist with or administer medications according to residents' care plans
• Build real relationships with residents and respond quickly when they need you
• Watch for changes in a resident's health or mood and report them to nursing staff
• Bring calm, patience, and respect to every interaction

What you'll need

Required:

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience or training in a health-related field

Schedule: Full-Time AM & NOC available. Full-time AM 6AM - 2:30PM. Full-time NOC (night shift) 10PM - 6:30AM

Pay and benefits

• $19.19–$22.25/hour based on experience
• $500 AM, $1,000 NOC sign-on bonus (40+ hours per pay period)
• $1/hour PM shift differential
• $3/hour weekend shift differential
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Employee referral program
• Employee and educational assistance programs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.