Resident Assistant (PM shift) - Cottagewood Senior Communities

Great-Lakes-Management-Co.; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting $18/hr wage

Evening shift differential $1

Overnight differential $2

Double time on holidays

Paid vacation

Floating holidays

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Long & short-term disability

Company paid life insurance

401K with match

Job summary

Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, MN is hiring a Resident Assistant (PM shift) to provide compassionate care to residents on the Cottagewood campus. The role supports daily living activities, safety, and emotional well-being in a full-time or part-time capacity.

Starting wages are $18.00 per hour, with opportunities to earn up to $23.00 for experienced applicants or CNAs. Evening and overnight differentials apply, plus paid time off, holidays, and insurance options.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to prioritize, organize work, and manage changing situations.
• Team player with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Punctual with good attendance; able to work harmoniously with others.
• Reads, writes, and understands English; basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ADLs as identified in the service plan.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, and use of assistive devices.
• Support residents with hearing aids and glasses; promote independence.
• Provide physical and emotional support; document daily activities.
• Observe changes and report them; encourage participation in activities.
• Attend in-service trainings and complete required documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Punctuality

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Job description

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Resident Assistant (PM shift) - Cottagewood Senior Communities

Full-time Regular CW-GL Rochester, Rochester, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 6555

Salary Range: $18.00 To $23.00 Hourly

Cottagewood is located on a beautiful 17 acre campus complete with charming courtyards and attractive cottages. We have a compassionate, caring and dedicated team who daily demonstrate our mission, "To Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Every Person who Comes in Contact with Our Organization". If you enjoy being part of a team, are a caring and compassionate person and love to help people, this position may be a perfect fit for you. Our employees enjoy flexible work schedules, opportunities for advancement and paid comprehensive training! No experience is necessary.

• We offer competitive wages $18.00 (starting), and up to $23.00 for applicants who have experience and/or hold a CNA.
• Shift differential pay of $1.00 for evening shift and $2.00 for overnights.
• Double time on holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Floating holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (30+ hours per week)
• Long & short term disability (30+ hours per week)
• Company paid life insurance (30+ hours per week)
• 401K w/match

Cottagewood is located on a beautiful 17 acre campus complete with charming courtyards and attractive cottages. We have a compassionate, caring and dedicated team who daily demonstrate our mission, "To Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Every Person who Comes in Contact with Our Organization". If you enjoy being part of a team, are a caring and compassionate person and love to help people, this position may be a perfect fit for you. Our employees enjoy flexible work schedules, opportunities for advancement and paid comprehensive training! No experience is necessary.

• We offer competitive wages $18.00 (starting), and up to $23.00 for applicants who have experience and/or hold a CNA.
• Shift differential pay of $1.00 for evening shift and $2.00 for overnights.
• Double time on holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid sick
• Floating holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (30+ hours per week)
• Long & short term disability (30+ hours per week)
• Company paid life insurance (30+ hours per week)
• 401K w/match

Job Overview

Our Resident Assistants provide both physical and emotional care to our Residents and their families.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist residents with ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) as identified in the service plan. These cares may include all or some of the following: assisting with dressing, grooming and oral cares; shampooing of hair; assisting with showering or bathing; toileting; rubbing with lotions; fingernail cares and foot cares if instructed by an RN; redirection of confused client, and other cares as assigned
• Assisting with ambulation and transfers, including proper use of a transfer belt and assistive devices and proper body mechanics to avoid injury.
• Assist in use of hearing aids and glasses for residents.
• Help each resident to reach and maintain the highest level of performance and independence.
• Provide residents with both physical and emotional support.
• Assist with treatments as delegated by the Registered Nurse per the resident service agreement
• Observe client and report changes in physical and emotional condition such as change in attitude, loss of appetite, weight, etc.
• Assist with activities by encouraging activity participation and escorting residents to scheduled activities
• Interact with residents to provide reassurance, engagement, and redirection as appropriate.
• Complete all required documentation daily; service schedule, flow sheet, communication book, etc.
• Attend In-service training as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be able to prioritize, and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Must work as a team member with other personnel.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Must be punctual, with good attendance record.
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions and act in the resident’s best interest.
• Maintains confidentiality
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak and understand English

Working Hours

We have FT & PT shifts available. The RA will be required to work every other weekend and some holidays.

General Notes

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as needs prevail.

Gentle Touch Health Initiatives is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. GTHI i s an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.