Resident Assistant

TRADITIONS OF PRESTON; Preston (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Job summary

TRADITIONS OF PRESTON is seeking a Resident Assistant to provide personal care and support under the guidance of a Healthcare Coordinator. You may assist with activities of daily living, monitor residents, and document progress per individualized care plans.

This is a non-professional position, with eligibility for optional CPR certification and potential CNA involvement. The role requires compassionate care, adherence to ISP, and collaboration with the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Caregiving experience preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Follows individualized service plans and care plans with HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and related services per ISP.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing).
• Assist with nutrition and hydration needs.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, and positioning.
• Record vital signs and communicate changes to supervising nurse.

Skills

Caregiving

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Job description:

Resident Assistant (RA)

The Resident Care Partner is a non-professional employee trained to provide personal care and related services to residents in the community according to documented, individualized service and care plans. He/she functions under the Healthcare Coordinator. May be a Certified Nurse’s Aide but this is not required.

Obtains vital signs, records and notifies the supervising nurse of deviations per Individual Service Plan (ISP).

• May provide assistance with the following:
• Personal hygiene (bathing, grooming, hair care, shaving, skin care)
• Change bed linens and make bedo
• Toileting and Incontinent Care
• Nutritional and fluid intake
• Dressing
• Ambulation and transfers
• Positioning
• Medication reminders
• Other duties as assigned within scope of practice
• Follows the resident’s ISP as directed. Follows the daily task sheets developed for each resident.
• Communicates with the appropriate supervisor about changes in the resident’s status and/or the home situation
• Utilizes standard precautions and infection control procedures
• Follows written instructions and requests assistance and further instructions with new or unfamiliar situations.
• Prepares resident progress notes and submits this documentation in a timely manner
• Assists the resident in maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Exhibits a caring and respectful attitude toward the resident and the resident’s property
• Assist with activities and encourage resident engagement and participation
• Uphold confidentiality of residents and coworkers, HIPAA
• Attend Bi weekly in service meetings and mandatory trainings
• Adheres to all community and company policies
• Performs any other duties as assigned
• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance

  Schedule:

  • Weekends as needed

  Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

  Experience:

  • Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

  License/Certification:

  • CPR Certification (Preferred)