Resident Assistant

Ebenezer; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement

Earned wage access

Job summary

Northern Lakes Senior Living in Baxter, MN, seeks a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and health-related services under RN direction. The role includes assisting with bathing, dressing, meals, and mobility, with medication support as part of duties.

Work includes evening shifts (4:30pm-9:00pm), limited weekend/holiday rotation, and a supportive team culture managed by Ebenezer. Benefits cover medical, dental, vision, PTO, retirement, and earned wage access.

Qualifications

• Ability to use technology (computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines).
• If under 18 must be on MN NA registry and site restrictions.
• Preferred 1-3 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and daily activities.
• Administer medications under RN direction and monitor vitals as directed.
• Support meal service and assist with social and recreational activities.
• Observe residents and report changes to staff promptly.

Skills

Tech proficiency

Job description

Job Overview

Northern Lakes Senior Living has a positive and family-like culture in a beautiful setting, located at 8186 Excelsior Road in Baxter, MN (Brainerd). Our senior care community hosts Assisted and Memory Care services for a total of 68 units. Managed by Ebenezer, we are proud of our skilled, compassionate, and good-natured team of employees. "It's a good life at Northern Lakes."

The Resident Assistant is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services to enhance and/or maintain the senior age residents' physical and emotional well-being. Role is provided with training to pass medications as this is part of their regular duties.

This caregiver schedule includes

• 9 hours per pay period
• evening shift; 4:30pm-9:00pm
• every other weekend and holiday rotation

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with personal cares including but not limited to:
• Bathing/showering
• Foot and fingernail care
• Shaving
• Dressing
• Assistance with use of hearing aids and/or glasses
• Hair care
• Feeding
• Toileting
• Escorts
• 1-2 person transfers and use of mechanical lift
• Provides health-related services as directed: Assists with treatments per individualized care plan under the direction of the Registered Nurse. (includes blood glucose monitoring)
• Administers medication or assists with this under the direction of the Registered Nurse (includes insulin injections). Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration under the direction of the Registered Nurse
• Performs specified home services:
• Performs laundry service per schedule.
• Follows cleaning schedule for the shift worked.
• Delivers meal trays.
• Assists with meal service in dining room.
• Assists with preparing for and/or facilitating resident social and recreational activities as assigned and as requested.
• Observes tenants/residents and reports status to appropriate staff.
• Notifies appropriate staff of changes in physical and/or emotional conditions such as change in attitude or mood, loss of appetite, change in weight.
• Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment
• Offers pertinent observations and input.
• Responds appropriately to resident and building emergencies.

Required Qualifications

• less than 1 year
• Ability to use technology in the form of computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines
• If under 18 must be on the MN NA registry and site must be able to manage restrictions that they are not able to pass medications or operate a mechanical lift independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience

Benefit Overview

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status