Resident Assistant or Nursing Assistant (NAR) - Full Time Evenings, Parker Oaks

Heartland Senior Living; Winnebago (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)

Recognized Holidays

Shift Differentials

Retirement 401(k)

Job summary

Heartland Senior Living is seeking a Resident Assistant or NAR to provide personal care and health-related services to residents in Minnesota. The role reports to the Housing Manager and emphasizes compassionate, team-based care to support residents’ wellbeing.

Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, dressing, daily activities, medication assistance as delegated by the RN, and documenting changes in residents' condition. Excellent English communication and reliability are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Pass state-required background study form.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal cares (hair shampoo, shower, lotions, nail and foot care) as instructed.
• Assist with dressing, grooming and oral care.
• Help residents use hearing aids and glasses.
• Support residents to reach and maintain independence.
• Assist with treatments as delegated by RN.
• Observe changes and report to RN.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

• Base Pay $17.00 - $23.31 / Hour
• Job Category Nursing

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

TITLE:Resident Assistant or NAR

REPORTS TO:Housing Manager

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the resident's physical and emotional wellbeing.

Benefit Summary: Heartland Senior Living offers a variety of benefits to full and part time employees:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off to include Vacation and Sick Time
• Recognized Holidays
• Shift Differentials
• Retirement 401(k)

Qualifications:TheResident Assistant is required to have an ability to read, write and speak English, and complete and pass a state required background study form which checks for certain criminal convictions or serious maltreatment.

General Responsibilities:

• Assist the resident with personal cares which may include all or some of the following: shampooing of hair, assist with showering, rubbing with lotions, fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed to do so, medication administration, redirection of a confused resident, and other cares as assigned
• Assist with dressing, grooming and oral cares as assigned
• Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for residents
• Help each resident to reach and maintain the highest level of performance and independence
• Assist with treatments as delegated by the Registered Nurse
• Observe client and report changes in physical and emotional condition such as change in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc.
• Medication administration/assistance as delegated by RN
• Assist with meal preparation as directed following special meal plans
• Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respi r ation as instructed
• Report changes or concerns to RN
• Attend In-service training as assigned
• Lead resident activities as scheduled and assigned
• Ability to read, write and speak English and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence and documentation on each resident
• Ability to effectively present information on one-to-one and small group situations to customers, residents and other employees of the organization
• Must understand and communicate medical terminology
• Must be punctual, with a good attendance record
• Must be mature and emotionally stable using calm and kind tone of voice, remaining calm in difficult or unusual circumstances
• Promoted independence, not dependence, with residents offering choices and fostering self-help skills
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations
• Must be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness
• Must work as a team member with other personnel and R.N
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• Must obtain 8 hours Dementia Training within 160 hours of start of employment
• Obtain required Dementia Training annually thereafter
• Other duties as assigned

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Heartland Senior Living's policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating against anyone based on race, religion, color, creed, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.Heartland Senior Living is committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career advancement.Heartland Senior Living also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees and applicants as required by law.

Additional Information

• Shift Time 6:00am to 2:30pm