Resident Assistant

Great Lakes Management Company; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Differentials

401(k) Match

Health care benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Floating Holidays

Free meal per shift

Tuition Discounts

Job summary

Great Lakes Management Company is seeking a Full-Time Resident Assistant in Buffalo, Minnesota to provide vital hands-on care to residents. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, offering physical and emotional support, and communicating changes to the care manager.

This role comes with shift differentials, 401(k) matching, and excellent health care benefits including dental and vision. Additional perks include paid vacation, floating holidays, and tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in long-term care or assisted living preferred.
• Registered as a Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aid, or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Ability to make responsible choices and decisions acting in the resident's best interests.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Provide both physical and emotional support to residents.
• Observe clients and report changes to the case manager.

Skills

Experience in long-term care

Ability to make responsible decisions

Communication skills

Education

Registered as Nursing Assistant or equivalent

Job description

Resident Assistant Job Details:

• Hours - Full‑Time - 6AM‑2PM, 2PM‑10PM, including every other WEEKEND/HOLIDAY
• Pay Range - $16‑$24 DOQ
• Location - The Glenn Buffalo Memory Care

Resident Assistant Benefits:

• Shift Differentials
• 401(k) Match
• Excellent and affordable health care benefits, dental and vision
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Floating Holidays
• Free meal to all employees per shift
• Tuition Discount Opportunities/ Scholarships/ Student Loan Forgiveness (site specific, ask for details)

Resident Assistant Job Objective(s):

The Resident Assistant is responsible for providing hands‑on care, both physical and emotional, as outlined in each resident's service agreement. Responsible for effectively communicating with residents, families, and notifying the case manager of any changes in condition or concerns. The Resident Assistant assists in the dining room and participates in activities and outings.

Resident Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Assist residents with ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) as indicated on the individualized service agreement
• Help each resident to reach and maintain the highest level of performance and independence.
• Provide residents with both physical and emotional support.
• Assist with treatments as delegated by the Registered Nurse per the resident service agreement
• The Resident Assistant observes clients and reports changes in physical and emotional condition such as change in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc. to the case manager.
• Interact with residents to provide reassurance, engagement, and redirection as appropriate.
• Complete all required documentation daily, service schedule, flow sheet, communication book, etc.

Qualifications:

• Six months of experience in long term care or assisted living residence (Preferred)
• Registered as a Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aid or Certified Nursing Assistant (Preferred)
• Ability to make responsible choices and decisions and act in the resident's best interests.