Job Description

Overview

Part Time Resident Assistant - Day, Evening or Overnight Shift (New Shift Differential for PM and Overnight Shifts)

Ecumen Detroit Lakes is hiring a Resident Assistant. Ecumen Detroit Lakes consists of 101 independent living and assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 92 nursing home beds and 22 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services.

Ecumen Overview

Ecumen 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Essential job responsibilities include: * 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.

Qualifications

Resident Assistant

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 17 years of age or older
• Current valid driver\'s license and proof of vehicle insurance (if applicable)
• 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
Ecumen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We participate in E-Verify.

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