Overview

Ecumen Evergreens of Moorhead is hiring a Resident Assistant Coach. Ecumen Evergreens of Moorhead consists of 30 assisted living and memory care units.

Ecumen Overview

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.

Responsibilities

The Resident Assistant Coach is responsible for providing personal care and delegated health-related services designed to maintain the resident’s physical and emotional well-being, following the service schedule for each resident and correctly documenting services provided. This position encourages, advises and guides new team members during the first 90 days to help them adjust to the workplace culture and ensures all new hires complete the orientation training to support a culture of retention. Acts as coach for all team members in the absence or in support of the Leadership Team.

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

Assists 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 RNWith residents:

Observes, documents and reports changes in physical, cognitive and emotional condition

Promotes independence, offering choices and fostering self-help skills

Leads and assists with activities, as assigned.

Coaches and supports all Resident Assistants modeling Ecumen’s vision, mission, and culture. Sets an example and provides on the spot and ongoing feedback to team members.

Provides 1 on 1 coaching for new team members including 10/30/60/90 day reviews and completes required documentation.

Provides feedback on new team members to Resident Services Coordinator and Clinical Director to ensure readiness for competency evaluation and independent work.

Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the Clinical Director/Manager or Registered Nurse.

Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Resident Assistant Coach

Minimum Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum age of 17
• 6 months experience in current Ecumen role
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• 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
• Prior experience with working with seniors
• Certified Nursing Assistant CNA and/or Home Health Aide

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ecumen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We participate in E-Verify.