Resident Assistants

The Harbor at Peace Village; Norwood Young America (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Harbor at Peace Village in Minnesota is seeking a part-time Resident Assistant to support seniors in maintaining independence and quality of life. You will assist with daily tasks, mobility, and medications (training provided) in a warm, home-like community.

This role offers a variety of shifts including evenings, days, and on-call, with starting pay of $19 per hour and higher for evening/overnight diffs, plus benefits for eligible schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check is required.
• Caregiving experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily personal tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist with mobility, transferring, and light housekeeping.
• Administer prescribed medications (training provided).
• Engage residents in meaningful conversations and activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patience

Basic literacy

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CARING & COMPASSIONATE RESIDENT ASSISTANT NEEDED

At The Harbor & The Haven, our mission is to redefine what it means to age with joy and dignity. Our community consists of 61 assisted living and 12 memory care apartments. We believe that providing exceptional care starts with a happy, supported team. We are located in Norwood Young America, approximately 50 minutes southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul.

YOUR ROLE

As a Resident Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of our residents by helping them maintain their independence. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with daily personal tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assisting with mobility, transferring, and light housekeeping.
• Administering prescribed medications and monitoring for side effects (training provided).
• Engaging residents in meaningful conversations and life enrichment activities.

HOURS, WAGE, BENEFITS

We have Part-Time and On-Call positions available. Please note what hours you are interested in working on your application. On-Call RAs are required to work a minimum of four shifts per month and may be trained on multiple shifts. The blocked positions that are available include:

• EVENINGS: 1:45pm - 10:00pm: 31 hours in a pay period
  • Week 1 Tuesday, Saturday
  • Week 2 Sunday, Wednesday

• EVENINGS: 1:45pm - 10:00pm: 23 hours in a pay period
  • Every other weekend Friday, Saturday, Sunday

• DAYS: 5:45am - 2:00pm: 38 hours a pay period
  • Week 1 Thursday, Saturday
  • Week 2 Sunday, Monday, Friday

• OVERNIGHTS: 9:45pm - 6:00am: 15 hours a pay period
  • Every other weekend Friday, Saturday

Starting Wage: $19.00 to $25.00 per hour

Shift Differential: Evening shifts are paid an additional $.75 per hour.

Overnight shifts are paid an additional $1.25 per hour.

All positions accrue Paid Time Off. Positions scheduled 60 or more hours in a pay period also qualify for Health and Dental Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Reliable, compassionate and a true desire to support seniors.
• Be patient and calm, especially in difficult situations.
• Basic reading, writing, math and computer skills.
• Physically capable of doing work that requires standing, lifting, bending, pushing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous caregiving experience or CNA/HHA certification is a plus (but not required).
• Must pass a background check.