Resident Assistant, Part-Time

About the role

Ecumen Lakeview Commons is an assisted living facility located in Maplewood, Minnesota, offering 82 rental apartments and 16 residences for seniors requiring memory care services. The community features beautiful views of its wooded backyard and Beaver Lake.

Opportunity Details

• Schedule: Part-Time
• Shift: 6:30am-2:45pm or 10:30pm-6:45am
• Position works various weekdays, every other weekend & rotating holidays
• Paid time off for Sick & Safe time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other well-being resources
• Benefits package based on the number of hours regularly scheduled to work
• Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assists with treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director per individualized care plan including:
• Dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, ambulation, transferring;
• 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 any of the residents;
• Promotes independence with residents, offering choices and fostering self-help skills;
• Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment and supports all team members within the community as directed by the Clinical Director or Registered Nurse;
• Completes scheduled cleaning tasks;
• Leads and assists resident activities as assigned;
• Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must be 17 years of age or older
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Previous experience with working with seniors
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or Home Health Aide