What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Resident Assistant position at Ebenezer?
We are looking for a Lead Resident Assistant whom would be responsible for providing personal cares and designated health related services to improve and/or maintain the senior residents’ physical and emotional well-being. Will also get trained to pass medications. NO CNA required, unless under 18 years old.
This lead caregiver position includes;
- 72 hours every two weeks, full-time
- Evening Shift
- Every other weekend rotation
- Benefits package: https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
There’s no place like Edina, MN and York Gardens Senior Living is proud to be part of this vibrant community. Our senior living is conveniently located near public transportation and the cross roads of Highways 100, I-35W and I-494. To many, Edina represents a lifestyle that’s synonymous with gracious living. We offer a combination of 76 assisted living, Independent Living, Memory care and Care Suites units. We boast an exceptional and tenured team of caregivers who believe in Ebenezer’s mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives.
Ebenezer is proud to be voted 2024 Star Tribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor fifteen years in a row. We're an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.
Assists residents with personal cares including but not limited to: bathing, shaving, dressing, hair care, feeding, toileting, and transfers/lifts.
Under direction of Nurse, provides health related services as needed such as; passing medication, glucose monitoring, temperatures, blood pressure, and pulse.
May perform duties that include: laundry, cleaning, meal service, and assisting with activities.
Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff
Assists with onboarding of new staff
Assist the Director of Health Services with Resident Assistant staffing assignments
help as needed with staffing, carry on call phone 1 weekend a month
Required Skills:
- Ability to communicate optimally, with compassion and kindness for residents and coworkers
- Ability to work in a team setting and support others
- Curiosity to work with a diverse and older population
- Must be 18 years or older
- This position is a career ladder/promotional opportunity for Resident Assistants (RA). An RA needs to
be employed by Ebenezer for a minimum of six (6) months before considered eligible
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:
- High School diploma or GED or completion of a formal NA or HHA course
- Previous work experience as HHA, CNA, NA, DSP, PCA