Resident Assistant

Job OverviewNorthern Lakes Senior Living has a positive and family-like culture in a beautiful setting, located at 8186 Excelsior Road in Baxter, MN (Brainerd). Our care community hosts Assisted and Memory Care services for a total of 68 units. Managed by Ebenezer, we are proud of our skilled, compassionate, and good-natured team of employees. "It's a good life at Northern Lakes."The Resident Assistant is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services to enhance and/or maintain the senior age residents' physical and emotional well-being. Role is provided comprehensive training to pass medications as this is part of their regular duties.This caregiver weekend schedule includes:16 hours per two weeks, part-timeday shiftevery other weekend Sat/Sunday and holiday rotationGreat schedule for a college student and opportunities to grow and learnResponsibilitiesAssists senior age residents with personal cares including but not limited to:Bathing/showeringFoot and fingernail careShavingDressingAssistance with use of hearing aids and/or glassesHair careFeedingToiletingEscorts1-2 person transfers and use of mechanical liftProvides 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 NursePerforms 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 mistreatmentOffers pertinent observations and input.Responds appropriately to resident and building emergencies.Required Qualificationsless than 1 yearAbility to use technology in the form of computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machinesIf under 18 must be on the MN NA/CNA Nursing assistant registry and site must be able to manage restrictions that they are not able to pass medications or operate a mechanical lift independently.Preferred Qualifications1-3 years experienceBenefit OverviewEbenezer 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.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefitsCompensation DisclaimerAn 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 StatementEEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status