Part-Time Evening Resident Care Aide

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA); Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision plans

Pension plan and life insurance

Job summary

The Minnesota Veterans Home-Bemidji is seeking a Resident Assistant to support residents by assisting with limited personal care, providing companionship, food service, snack preparation, and activity support. Responsibilities include enabling social interactions, serving meals, and facilitating household routines in a part-time evening-shift role.

Minimum qualifications emphasize safe food service, interpersonal warmth, knowledge of aging, and effective communication with documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to serve food in accordance with all pertinent safety and health regulations, guidelines and standards.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere and engage residents in group and one-on-one activities.
• Knowledge of the aging process and related conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, read and follow instructions, and keep simple records.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in social activities and with their personal interests. Help create opportunities for social interactions, personal routines, and exercise within the resident community.
• Serve food in a clean, cheerful environment to help build connections and a sense of community.
• Develop household customs and rituals by facilitating household-related activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of aging process

Effective communication

Record keeping

Job description

The Minnesota Veterans Home-Bemidji is seeking a Resident Assistant to support residents by assisting with limited personal care, providing companionship, food service, snack preparation, and activity support. Responsibilities include enabling social interactions, serving meals, and facilitating household routines in a part-time evening-shift role.

Minimum qualifications emphasize safe food service, interpersonal warmth, knowledge of aging, and effective communication with documentation.