What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant/Resident Assistant position at Heartwood?
HIRING FOR FULL TIME AND PART TIME RESIDENT/NURSING ASSISTANTS FOR ALL SHIFTS.
Heartwood is seeking Resident Assistants for all shifts. Come join our amazing team of caring and compassionate staff providing top notch care for our residents. We will pay for you to train to become a CNA. Nursing scholarship up to $5,000 per school year for those in a nursing degree program.
Pay Range: $19.45 - $25.19 per hour plus shift differential for working evening or overnight shifts. Starting wage based on experience. Premium pay for working holidays.
Competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, and company paid life and long-term disability insurance. Paid time off, 401(K) plan, nursing scholarship and loan forgiveness program, and tuition reimbursement.
Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm including every other weekend.
Evening Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm including every other weekend.
Overnight Shift: 10:00pm - 6:30am including every other weekend. Possibility of 12-hour shifts for overnights. 6:00pm - 6:30am.
The Resident Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality care and services to residents to support the choices of residents, while maintaining consistency with regulations and established best practices.
- Provide medical and physical care to residents to meet their daily needs and enable them to function at the highest possible level based upon resident preferences, regulations and established best practices. Help each resident achieve “their best day”. Demonstrate flexibility to adjust priorities in response to resident needs.
- Assist residents with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting.
- Assist residents with transferring, repositioning and walking.
- Obtain vital signs accurately and report changes in resident health status.
- Maintain all required documentation in accordance with regulations and established clinical best practices.
- Participate actively in the resident’s care planning and care conference, serving as the residents' closest advocate in provision of care and honoring their preferences.
- Create a positive dining experience for customers. Assist residents with eating. Encourage resident participation in the dining program, and meal activities. Assist in preparing, storing, recording and serving meals, beverages and snacks for residents/customers.
- Greet each person with warmth and sincerity. Anticipate needs and provide personalized service.
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a state approved nursing assistant training program and current certification in Minnesota within 4 months of employment (training paid by Heartwood).
- Demonstrated competencies in person-directed, resident-directed practice, home building, critical thinking, teamwork, self-leadership, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Supportive of Heartwood's mission and operating philosophies.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
Located in Crosby, MN, Heartwood offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and a skilled nursing facility. Our 30-acre campus is located close to the Brainerd and Cuyuna Lakes recreation areas and is surrounded by woods and wildlife providing a serene environment for residents and staff.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $19 - $25