Job Title: Resident Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

The Resident Assistant (RA) will provide resident care and delegated nursing tasks, as required or assigned, under the supervision of the licensed nurse within the Assisted Living. The Resident Assistant completes assigned tasks to ensure timely, efficient and safe client/resident care. Communication and interactions with clients, residents, families and other team members is an essential component of this position to assure resident safety and well-being. The RA may, at times, be the only staff working in a building so the individual must be able to manage building and client emergencies and to work independently, demonstrating good judgment toward care, safety, and hospitality. The Resident Assistant is able to pass medication or perform other delegated nursing tasks. For those working in an Illinois Independent Living - see scope of duty addendum.

KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Perform initial and ongoing data collection on all clients/residents under the direction of the licensed nurse.
• Implement plan of care developed by the RN based on client/resident physical, psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs.
• Provide direct resident care and reports condition and changes to the nurse.
• Demonstrate a knowing of each tenant/client assigned to their care from a whole person perspective, including likes and dislikes, and integrates this awareness into the service provided: person-centered care.
• Perform or assist with general care and service needs as assigned, which may include bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinent care, mobility and feeding according to a plan of care established by an RN as well as meal service, light housekeeping, laundry, pet care, leading recreational activities, etc.
• Demonstrate time management and prioritization of tasks.
• Document results of client/resident care within established policies, procedures and scope of practice.
• Promotes the Benedictine Mission and Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect and Justice by bringing the Mission and Core Values into the day-to-day activities of the company.
• Performs other duties, tasks and/or projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Must pass all competency testing, including medication administration

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Hospital, home care, or nursing home experience
• CPR certified
• CNA/HHA certified

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must have organizational skills, ability to observe and report client/resident status and implement the plan of care.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities, and remain calm in an emergency situation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Physical setting:

• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Anoka, MN 55303: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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