Resident Assistant

Great Lakes Management; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Sick Time

DailyPay

Job summary

Great Lakes Management in Mankato, Minnesota, is hiring a Resident Assistant to provide hands-on care to residents, assisting with daily living activities and emotional support. The role requires effective communication with residents, families, and case managers. Potential candidates should ideally have experience in long-term care and be registered as a Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, or Certified Nursing Assistant. The position offers part-time hours with a pay range of $18 - $20 per hour and benefits including 401(k) matching and sick time.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with 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.
• Observe clients and report changes to the case manager.
• Interact with residents to provide reassurance and engagement.
• Complete all required documentation daily.

Job description

• Hours – Part-time, Day Shift 7am - 3pm and On-call, Evening Shift 3pm - 11pm available!
• Pay Range –$18 - $20 / hour
• Location – Cottagewood Senior Communities - Mankato
• Shift Differentials
• 401(k)Match
• Sick Time
• DailyPay

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 participating in activities and outings.

Resident Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Assistresidents with ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) asindicatedon the individualized service agreement
• Help each resident to reach andmaintainthe highest level of performance and independence.
• Provide residents with both physical and emotional support.
• Assistwith treatments as delegated by the Registered Nurse per the resident service agreement
• The Resident Assistantobservesclientsand reportschanges in physical and emotional condition such as change in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc.tothe casemanager.
• Interactwith 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.