Lead Resident Assistant

at  Ebenezer

EBENEZER OFFERS A ROBUST COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR LEAD RAS WITH EXCELLENT BENEFITS AND HOURLY WAGES RANGING FROM $22 - $28 / HOUR. WAGE DETERMINATIONS WILL BE BASED ON RELATED EXPERIENCE.

Opened in 2020, the Pillars of Prospect Park is conveniently located off the light rail transit station and close to the metro bus near the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, MN. This senior living community features 133 Independent living, 106 assisted living and 44 memory care apartments. Two buildings, make up this vibrant community and also encompasses an on-site Intergenerational Child Care Center. Join our team of dedicated employees who share in our mission to help our seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives.
We are looking for a Lead Resident Assistant whom would be responsible for providing personal cares and designated health related services to improve and/or maintain the senior residents’ physical and emotional well-being. Will also get trained to pass medications. NO CNA required, unless under 18 years old.

This lead caregiver position includes;

• 64 hours every two weeks, full-time
• Evening Shift ; Shift differential available
• Occasional weekends
• Benefits package: https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

Ebenezer Senior Living is proud be voted 2022 StarTribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor thirteen years in a row. We’re an established organization with over 100 years of excellent service and an outstanding rate of growth. When you come to work at an Ebenezer community, we strive to support your growth, honor your strengths and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities/Job Description:

• Assists residents with personal cares including but not limited to: bathing, shaving, dressing, hair care, feeding, toileting, and transfers/lifts.
• Under direction of Nurse, provides health related services as needed such as; passing medication, glucose monitoring, temperatures, blood pressure, and pulse.
• May perform duties that include: laundry, cleaning, meal service, and assisting with activities.
• Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff
• Assists with onboarding of new staff
• Assist the Director of Health Services with Resident Assistant staffing assignments

Qualifications:

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate optimally, with compassion and kindness for residents and coworkers
• Ability to work in a team setting and support others
• Curiosity to work with a diverse and older population
• Must be 18 years or older
• This position is a career ladder/promotional opportunity for Resident Assistants (RA). An RA needs tobe employed by Ebenezer for a minimum of six (6) months before considered eligible

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• High School diploma or GED or completion of a formal NA or HHA course
• Previous work experience as HHA, CNA, NA, DSP, PCA

• Assists residents with personal cares including but not limited to: bathing, shaving, dressing, hair care, feeding, toileting, and transfers/lifts.
• Under direction of Nurse, provides health related services as needed such as; passing medication, glucose monitoring, temperatures, blood pressure, and pulse.
• May perform duties that include: laundry, cleaning, meal service, and assisting with activities.
• Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff
• Assists with onboarding of new staff
• Assist the Director of Health Services with Resident Assistant staffing assignment