What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant position at Fairview Health Services?
Overview
- Starting wage of $18.50/hour and guaranteed wage increase of $2.00 over the course of the first year of employment.
Additional pay for evening and overnight shifts!
When you come to work at Ebenezer, we promise to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others. Named as a Star Tribune Top Workplace for the 12th time, Ebenezer is Minnesota’s largest senior living organization with over 100 years of excellent service, and we’re growing at an outstanding rate!
Seniors from across the West St. Paul area are making plans for full and meaningful lives at The Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is always looking for a Nurse whom shares our dedication to our core values of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation. One of Ebenezer’s newest managed properties and destined to be one of West St. Paul’s premier senior living communities, the Sanctuary offers both Assisted Living and Memory Care. We are conveniently located near Interstate 494 and Highway 52 and public transportation.
We are looking for a Resident Assistant/Home Health Aide whom would provide personal cares to improve and/or maintain the residents’ physical and emotional well-being.
This caregiver schedule includes;
- .8 FTE or 64 hours per two weeks
- night shift
- every other weekend rotation and rotating holiday
- Benefit Eligible: https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits (paid time off and education assistance)
Responsibilities/Job Description
- Assists residents with personal cares including but not limited to: bathing, shaving, dressing, hair care, feeding, toileting, and transfers/lifts.
- Under direction of Nurse, provides health related services as needed such as; passing medication, glucose monitoring, temperatures, blood pressure, and pulse.
- May perform duties that include: laundry, cleaning, meal service, and assisting with activities.
- Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff
- Assists with onboarding of new staff
Qualifications
Required Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively, with compassion and kindness for residents and coworkers while working in a team setting.
- Curiosity to work with a diverse and older population
- CNA certificated if under 18
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:
- High School diploma or GED or completion of a formal NA or HHA course
