Heartwood
Location
Crosby, Minnesota
Salary
$19 - $25 / HOUR
The Resident Assistant provides high-quality medical and physical care to residents to meet daily needs, supporting their choices and aiming to achieve their best day. Responsibilities also include assisting with daily living activities like dressing, grooming, bathing, transferring, and ensuring a positive dining experience.
Candidates must successfully complete a state-approved nursing assistant training program and obtain current Minnesota certification within six months of employment. Demonstrated competencies in person-directed practice, critical thinking, teamwork, and strong English communication skills are also required.
Casual, union position. Minimum requirements are at least three shifts per month with one shift being a weekend shift.
Retirement plan, earned sick and safe time, employee assistance program, pet insurance, flexible schedule. The Resident Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality care and services to residents to support the choices of residents, while maintaining consistency with regulations and established best practices. Provide medical and physical care to residents to meet their daily needs and enable them to function at the highest possible level based upon resident preferences, regulations and established best practices. Help each resident achieve “their best day”. Demonstrate flexibility to adjust priorities in response to resident needs. Assist residents with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting. Assist residents with transferring, repositioning and walking. Obtain vital signs accurately and report changes in resident health status. Maintain all required documentation in accordance with regulations and established clinical best practices. Participate actively in the resident’s care planning and care conference, serving as the residents' closest advocate in providing care and honoring their preferences. Create a positive dining experience for customers. Assist residents with eating. Encourage resident participation in the dining program, and meal activities. Assist in preparing, storing, recording and serving meals, beverages and snacks for residents/customers. Greet each person with warmth and sincerity. Anticipate needs and provide personalized service. Qualifications Successful completion of a state approved nursing assistant training program and current certification in Minnesota within six months of employment. Demonstrated competencies in person-directed, resident-directed practice, home building, critical thinking, teamwork, self-leadership, and interpersonal effectiveness. Demonstrated compatibility with Heartwood's mission and operating philosophies. Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers. Located in Crosby, MN, Heartwood offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and a skilled nursing facility. Our 30-acre campus is located close to the Brainerd and Cuyuna Lakes recreation areas and is surrounded by woods and wildlife providing a serene environment for residents and staff. Equal Opportunity Employer
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