Resident Assistant/CNA, Assisted Living and Memory Care

Walker Methodist; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Methodist Plaza is seeking Resident Assistants to deliver personal care services in a senior living community. Responsibilities include medication administration and supporting health needs under a nurse's guidance. Candidates should possess sensitivity to residents' needs and hold a high-school diploma. Full-time and part-time schedules available, including weekends and holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in medication administration.
• Ability to model Walker Methodist's Values: Respect, Imagination, Collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care to meet each resident's health needs.
• Administer medications, vital signs, and wound care.

Skills

Sensitivity to resident needs

Basic computer skills

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Current MN Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Company Description

Walker Methodist Plaza is a senior housing community offering senior living with services and assisted living services in downtown Anoka. In Fall 2016, Walker Methodist Plaza added a new building featuring Memory Care and Enhanced Assisted Living to its campus, which already offers Independent Living, Housing with Services and Assisted Living. Job Description

Walker Methodist Plaza seeks Resident Assistants to provide hands-on personal care to meet each resident’s physical health and hygiene needs according to their individual care plan and under the direction of a nurse. The Resident Assistant will administer medications, medication reminders, accurate vital signs, simple wound care dressing and catheter care.

Full-time and part-timeschedules include working every other weekend and alternate holidays.

• 6:30 am to 11:30 am
• 7:30 am to 3:00 pm
• 2:45 to 11:00 pm
• 6:00 to 11:00 pm

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Sensitivity to resident needs and the ability to build positive relationships
• Previous experience in medication administration
• Basic computer skills with experience or ability to learn electronic health record systems
• Available to work every other weekend
• High-school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to live Walker Methodist's Customer Service Principles
• Ability to embrace Walker Methodist's Mission: Life. And all the living that goes with it. Enhancing the lives of older adults through a culture of care, respect and service.
• Ability to support Walker Methodist's Vision: As the leading senior services provider, Walker Methodist offers the best place to live and work.
• Ability to model Walker Methodist's Values: Respect. Imagination. Collaboration.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience in acute care or long-term care
• Current MN Nursing Assistant certification

Additional Information

Walker Methodist Plazaoffers competitive salaries and benefits.

Job description and application details: www.walkermethodist.org/careers.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer