Resident Assistant - AL

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Life insurance

PTO and Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Edina is seeking a caregiver to provide essential personal care and health-related services to enhance residents' wellbeing. Responsibilities include bathing, medication administration, and monitoring health conditions.

Applicants should have less than 1 year of experience and be comfortable using technology. This role offers a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Ability to use technology including computers and handheld devices.
• MN NA registry compliance if under 18.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care such as bathing and grooming.
• Administer medication under Registered Nurse supervision.
• Perform specified home services like laundry and meal delivery.
• Monitor residents and report health changes to staff.

Job description

Job Overview

York Gardens Senior Living is proud to be part of the vibrant Edina community. Our senior living is conveniently located near public transportation and the crossroads of Highways 100, I-35W and I-494. We have 76 Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care apartments in a warm, friendly, convenient community.

Week 1: Mon, Tues & Thur - 6:30am-2:30pm

Week 2: Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun - 6:30am-2:30pm

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

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 of 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 be able to manage restrictions that they are not able to pass medications or operate a mechanical lift independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of 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! For additional information, visit 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.