Resident Assistant/Caregiver

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years, Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve.

About the role

The Resident Assistant is responsible for providing personal care and delegated health-related services designed to maintain the resident's physical and emotional well-being. The Resident Assistant follows the service schedule for each resident and correctly documents services provided.

Schedule

Part-Time Afternoon/PM Shift: 56 hours per 2 weeks. All shifts include an every-other-weekend rotation.

Pay

The targeted pay range for this job is $18.50–$22 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay, including experience, qualifications, and applicable certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits

Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time team members, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and Sick & Safe Time
• A generous 6% 401(k) match
• Other well-being resources

Responsibilities

• Assist with treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director per individualized care plan, including but not limited to:
  • Dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, ambulation, transferring
  • AM and HS cares, including oral care as needed
  • Incontinence care
  • Assistive devices, glasses, and hearing aids
  • Medication administration as delegated by the RN
• Observes, documents, and reports changes in physical, cognitive, and emotional condition of residents
• Promotes independence with residents, offering choices and fostering self-help skills
• Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the Clinical Director or Registered Nurse
• Orients and coaches assigned employees
• Completes scheduled cleaning tasks
• Leads and assists resident activities as assigned
• Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests, and reassignment of duties
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the facility, including but not limited to:
  • Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy
  • HIPAA
  • Resident's Bill of Rights
  • Universal Precaution
  • AWAIR
  • OSHA
  • Right to Know
  • SDS
  • ADA
  • HUD Policy and Procedures
  • Fair Housing laws and regulations

Qualifications

• Minimum:
  • None specified beyond the requirements listed above
• Preferred:
  • High school diploma, GED, or higher
  • Previous experience working with seniors

Skills & Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or Home Health Aide certification