The Resident Assistant is responsible for providing personal care and delegated health-related services designed to maintain the resident's physical and emotional well-being. The Resident Assistant follows the service schedule for each resident and correctly documents services provided.
There is no experience or certification needed for this position! We provide a robust onsite training program.
About Us:
Ecumen Prairie Hill and Ecumen Sand Prairie are hiring a Resident Assistant (Caregiver or Nursing Assistant CNA). Ecumen Sand Prairie consists of 42 assisted living rental apartment homes, and Ecumen Prairie Hill consists of 43 independent living and assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 20 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services. Both are located in St. Peter, Minnesota, and are apart of the Ecumen Pathstone campus.
Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.
Opportunity Details:
Schedule:

• Part-Time and Full-Time on Day, Evening, or Overnight NOC Shifts.
• Choose to work every 3rd weekend or every other weekend rotation.

Pay: range starts at $18.50 and can increase depending on experience
Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Assist with treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director per individualized care plan. Including but not limited to:
   
   • Dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, ambulation, transferring;
   • Assists with AM and HS cares including oral care as needed;
   • Incontinence care;
   • Assistive devices, glasses and hearing aids;
   • Medication administration as delegated by the RN
2. Assists with medication, treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director/Manager per individualized care plan.
3. Observes, documents and reports changes in physical, cognitive and emotional condition of any of the residents.
4. Promotes independence with Residents, offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
5. Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the Clinical Director or Registered Nurse.
6. Orients and coaches assigned employees.
7. Completes scheduled cleaning tasks.
8. Leads and assists resident activities as assigned.
9. Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 17 years of age or older
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or Higher
• Previous experience with working with seniors
• Licensure/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant CNA and/or Home Health Aide

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)