Resident Assistant

Fairview Health Services; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks dedicated individuals to provide essential personal care services to residents, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, medication administration, and engaging in health-related tasks under the supervision of nursing staff. This role requires compassion, effective communication, and adherence to care plans, making it ideal for those looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

PTO and Sick and Safe Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience required.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience.
• Educational qualifications: M.A./M.S. Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care including bathing and grooming.
• Administers medication and records vital signs under RN supervision.
• Observes clients and reports changes in condition.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Observation

Education

GED

M.A./M.S. Diploma

Job description

Job Overview

This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services to enhance and/or maintain the residents' physical and emotional wellbeing.

Week 1: No schedule

Week 2: Sat & Sun - 2:30pm-10:30pm

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 experience

Preferred Qualifications

• M.A./M.S. Diploma or
• GED
• 1 year 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.ebennezercares.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