What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant position at Ebenezer?
This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services to enhance and/or maintain the residents' physical and emotional wellbeing.
This is a casual role!
To maintain Casual status, employees must be willing to be available to work a minimum of three (3) shifts per month (two shifts must be weekend shifts) and one (1) Holiday shift per year. The weekend starts with the beginning of the night shift on Friday and ends with the beginning of the night shift on Sunday.
Responsibilities
- Assists residents with personal cares including but not limited to:
- Bathing/showering
- Foot and fingernail care
- Shaving
- Dressing
- Assistance with use of hearing aids and/or glasses
- Hair care
- Feeding
- Toileting
- Escorts
- 1-2 person transfers and use of mechanical lift
- Provides health-related services as directed: Assists with treatments per individualized care plan under the direction of the Registered Nurse. (includes blood glucose monitoring)
- Administers medication or assists with this under the direction of the Registered Nurse (includes insulin injections). Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration under the direction of the Registered Nurse
- Performs specified home services:
- Performs laundry service per schedule.
- Follows cleaning schedule for the shift worked.
- Delivers meal trays.
- Assists with meal service in dining room.
- Assists with preparing for and/or facilitating resident social and recreational activities as assigned and as requested.
- Observes tenants/residents and reports status to appropriate staff.
- Notifies appropriate staff of changes in physical and/or emotional conditions such as change in attitude or mood, loss of appetite, change in weight.
- Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment
- Offers pertinent observations and input.
- Responds appropriately to resident and building emergencies.
Required Qualifications
- less than 1 year
- Ability to use technology in the form of computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines
- If under 18 must be on the MN NA registry
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-3 years experience
Benefit Overview
Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebennezercares.org/employee-benefits
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Salary : $21 - $30