Resident Assistant - Assisted Living

Job Overview

Resident Assistant (RA) / Caregiver Casual hours

Deer Crest Senior Living | Red Wing, MN
Assisted Living & Memory Care | Paid Medication Administration Training

What’s in it for you?

When you join Deer Crest, an Ebenezer community, we want this to be more than your next job. We want it to be a place where you can build a career.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Excellent benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, employer-paid life and disability benefits, wellbeing resources and more. 
• Paid training, including medication administration training—we’ll help you build the skills you need to succeed.
• Evening shift differential in addition to competitive pay.
• Real opportunities to advance. We believe in developing our people and promoting from within. Across Ebenezer, employees have grown from frontline positions into nursing, leadership and other professional roles. 
• A workplace people choose to stay with. Ebenezer has been recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace for 17 consecutive years.
• A supportive team where your contribution matters and your strengths are valued.
• Meaningful work. You’ll have the opportunity every day to build relationships and make life better for older adults.

A Career With Purpose

As a Resident Assistant / Caregiver at Deer Crest, you’ll do much more than help with daily routines. You’ll get to know the people you support: their stories, preferences, personalities and the things that make their days meaningful.  Whether you already have experience as a caregiver, CNA, Home Health Aide or Resident Assistant, or you’re looking to begin a career in healthcare, we want people who bring compassion, dependability and a genuine desire to make a difference.

Why Deer Crest?

Located in beautiful Red Wing, Minnesota, Deer Crest Senior Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Deer Crest has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for its senior living services and offers thoughtfully designed spaces that are safe, welcoming and full of life. More importantly, you’ll join a close-knit team that believes great resident care starts with employees who feel supported, respected and appreciated.

Why Ebenezer?

Deer Crest is an Ebenezer community. For more than 100 years, Ebenezer has served older adults and their families, and we continue to grow. But longevity isn’t what makes Ebenezer special. Our people do.  We believe the people caring for others deserve to be cared for, too. That means investing in your wellbeing, helping you develop new skills and giving you opportunities to move forward in your career. Ebenezer’s current careers and employee-development materials emphasize career advancement, leadership development, mentoring and opportunities to grow within the organization.

Come for a job. Build skills. Grow your career. Make a difference.

If you’re looking for work that matters, and an employer that wants you to grow with us, we’d love to meet you.

Resident Assistant Schedule

This is a casual role! Help fill in for pre-planned needs or pick up last minute for open shifts. We have day, evening and night shifts and weekends.

Position Summary

As a Resident Assistant, you will provide hands-on personal care, medication support, and daily living assistance to seniors in our Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. This role plays a vital part in promoting resident independence, dignity, safety, and overall well-being.  No medication administration experience? No problem. On the job Paid Training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Care Assistance

Provide compassionate support with activities of daily living (ADLs), including:

·Bathing and showering

·Dressing and grooming

·Hair, foot, and fingernail care

·Shaving assistance

·Toileting and continence care

·Feeding and hydration support

·Hearing aid and eyeglass assistance

·Mobility support, walking assistance, and resident escorts

·Safe transfers, including mechanical lift use and 1-2 person transfers

Medication & Health Services

·Administer medications or assist with medication administration under RN direction

·Assist with prescribed treatments according to individualized care plans

·Perform blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration as trained

·Measure and document vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature

·Monitor and report changes in residents' physical, mental, or emotional condition

Resident Support & Engagement

·Help create a positive and engaging environment for residents

·Assist with social, recreational, and wellness activities

·Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families

·Promote resident independence while maintaining safety and dignity

Household & Community Support

·Complete assigned laundry services

·Follow daily housekeeping and cleaning schedules

·Deliver meal trays and assist with dining services

·Respond appropriately to resident and community emergencies

Communication & Teamwork

·Observe and report resident concerns or changes in condition

·Collaborate with nurses and care team members to ensure quality care

·Serve as a mandated reporter and report concerns regarding potential mistreatment

·Contribute observations and recommendations to resident care discussions

Required Qualifications

·less than 1 year

·Ability to use technology in the form of computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines

·If under 18 must be on the MN NA registry and site must be able to manage restrictions that they are not able to pass medications or operate a mechanical lift independently.

Preferred Qualifications

·1-3 years experience

Make a Difference Every Day

If you're looking for a rewarding healthcare career where you can positively impact the lives of seniors, apply today and join the caring team at Deer Crest Senior Living.

Keywords: Resident Assistant, Caregiver, CNA, Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, HHA, PCA, Direct Care Worker, Direct Support Professional, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Living, Medication Aide, Patient Care, Healthcare Jobs, Full Benefits, Red Wing MN.

Benefit Overview

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status