Resident Assistant

Ebenezer is 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.

We are looking for a Resident Assistant/Home Health Aide to provide personal care to improve and/or maintain the senior residents’ physical and emotional well-being at our assisted living community, Meadow Woods in Bloomington, MN. No CNA is required unless under 18 years old. Training is provided to pass medications.

As part of the Martin Luther Campus Senior Community, Meadow Woods Assisted Living is a residential setting surrounded by woodlands, wetlands, the Mall of America, and the Minnesota River Bluffs. Our 113-unit assisted, independent, and memory care buildings are located in East Bloomington, MN near public transportation. Our staff encourages participation in regularly scheduled activities and lifelong learning programs.

About the role

This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services to enhance and/or maintain the residents' physical and emotional well-being.

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 your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program approved and in place at the time of offer will be honored.

Schedule

• Part-time: 16 hours per two weeks
• Evening shift
• Every other weekend