Resident Assistant

Amira Choice of Forest Lake is a beautiful, well-designed senior living community offering the highest level of distinction for our residents. Located north of the Twin Cities metro area in Forest Lake, MN, this building is managed by Ebenezer. We offer 80 senior units with a mix of Independent/Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Care Suites. Our community is adjacent to both Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN, and is near public transportation, making it a convenient location for employees.

About the role

We are looking for a Resident Assistant to provide personal care to improve and/or maintain the physical and emotional well-being of senior assisted living and memory care residents. This position includes on-the-job medication passing training and requires administering medications. The schedule is 16 hours per two weeks on the evening shift, with a shift differential pay and every other weekend required.

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

Requirements

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 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, and the site must be able to manage restrictions (e.g., not able to pass medications or operate a mechanical lift independently)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience

Benefits

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick and Safe Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits
• Early access to earned wages

For additional information, visit Ebenezer Employee Benefits.

Pay

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 eligible, a sign-on bonus may be offered based on the approved program at the time of the offer.