Resident Assistant

Fairview Health Services; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Resident Assistant for their Forest Lake community. This position provides personal care to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of residents in a supportive environment.

The role includes assisting with daily activities like bathing, feeding, and medication administration under the supervision of nursing staff. The ideal candidate is skilled at using technology and can thrive in a caregiving role, providing essential support to our senior residents.

Qualifications

• 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 manage restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with personal cares including bathing/showering, feeding, and toileting.
• Provides health-related services as directed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff.

Job description

Job Overview

Amira Choice of Forest Lake is a beautiful, well-designed senior living community that offers the highest level of distinction for our residents. Located north of the metro in Forest Lake, MN, this building is managed by Ebenezer. We offer 80 senior units with a mix of Independent, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Care Suites. Our community is adjacent to Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN and is near public transportation, making it a convenient location for our employees. We boast an exceptional team of caregivers who believe in our mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer, healthier, more meaningful lives.

We are looking for a Resident Assistant who will provide personal care to improve and/or maintain the senior assisted living/memory care residents’ physical and emotional well‑being.

This caregiver schedule includes:

• 64 hours per two weeks
• Evening shift
• Every other weekend

This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health‑related services to enhance and/or maintain the residents’ physical and emotional well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with personal cares including but not limited to bathing/showering, foot and fingernail care, shaving, dressing, assistance with hearing aids and/or glasses, hair care, feeding, toileting, and escorts.
• Performs 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 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: laundry service per schedule, cleaning schedule for the shift worked, delivery of meal trays, assistance with meal service in dining room.
• Assists with preparing for and/or facilitating resident social and recreational activities as assigned and as requested.
• Observes 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, or 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 experience
• 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 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. Additional information available at 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.