Benedictine·Cold Spring, Minnesota
The Resident Assistant provides compassionate care and assistance to residents with activities of daily living. They are also responsible for observing resident status, maintaining documentation, and assisting with the onboarding of new associates.
Overview Are you confident, detailed and self-sufficient…Join our team. If you are looking for a position that supports social interaction, community connection, support and care, this is the opportunity for you. As a Resident Assistant you will be at the center of what we do best, caring for our residents with compassion and dedication while building meaningful relationships as you provide assistance to residents with activities of daily living.
The Resident Assistant (RA) supports residents with daily living activities and helps maintain their personal environment. The Resident Assistant (RA) provides observation and documentation. The Resident Assistant (RA) assists with onboarding of new Associates.
Must complete and maintain assigned medication administration training program and competencies Must be 18 to operate lift equipment per statue Ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to prioritize tasks independently Have excellent communication skills Able to read, write, and communicate in English BLS Certification. Benedictine and our Ministry partners are a non-profit senior care organization founded by the sisters of St. Scholastica that operates on four core values: Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice. We pride ourselves on having an extraordinary team of associates, with outstanding hearts. Our focus is to provide a comforting and empowering culture for our residents and our team members, to help you grow and succeed. With opportunities available throughout the upper Midwest, we need big hearts like yours! EEO/AA/Vet Friendly
$18.00-$23.96 Benefits Statement A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess BLS certification, and be able to complete medication administration training. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently are required.
Market context
Resident assistant roles in Minnesota are commonly tied to long-term care and assisted living, where staffing needs are steady and employers often look for experience with older adults. This role can be competitive because preferred candidates may already have six months in care settings and a Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, or CNA credential. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then highlight any direct care experience and certification in your application.
