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Ecumen Resident Assistant in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Description 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. About Us: Ecumen Prairie Lodge consists of 45 assisted living suites, as well as 15 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services and is in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Ecumen, a Minnesota based non-profit, 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. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs. Opportunity Details: Part-Time - Shift: 6:30am-2:45pm Position works every Friday and every other Saturday/Sunday Essential Job 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; Assists with AM and HS cares including oral care as needed; Incontinence care; Assistive devices, glasses and hearing aids; Medication administration as delegated by the RN Assists with medication, treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director/Manager per individualized care plan. 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, 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. Resident Assistant Minimum Required Qualifications: 17 years of age or older Ability to communicate effectively both verbal 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, GED or Higher Previous experience with working with seniors Licensure/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant CNA and/or Home Health Aide Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran