Job Information
Ebenezer Lead RA in Minnetonka, Minnesota
City/State: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Categories: Patient Care (Non RN/LPN)
Shift: Ebenezer
Job Status: day/evening
Req ID: 164231
Pay Range: Ebenezer
Job Overview
Opened in 2018, Amira Choice Minnetonka is a 100 unit community that offers Independent and Assisted Living as well as Memory Care and Care Suites. Our beautiful location is just minutes from The Ridgedale Mall, St Louis Park, and near Highways 394 and 494 while close to public transportation. Managed by Ebenezer, we boast an exceptional team of caregivers who believe in our mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, meaningful lives.Oversees Resident Centered Care.
We are looking for a Lead Resident Assistant whom would provide personal cares to improve and/or maintain the senior assisted living/memory care residents’ physical and emotional well-being for our busy senior living in Minnetonka, MN. In the position one will be provided on the job medication passing training and be expected to pass medications.
This position is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services to enhance and/or maintain the residents' physical and emotional wellbeing.
Responsibilities
Assists residents with personal cares including but not limited to:
Bathing/showering
Foot and fingernail care
Shaving
Dressing
Assistance with use of hearing aids and/or glasses
Hair care
Feeding
Toileting
Escorts
1-2 person transfers and use of mechanical lift
Provides health-related services as directed:
Assists with treatments per individualized care plan under the direction of the Registered Nurse. (Includes blood glucose monitoring)
Administers medication or assists with this under the direction of the Registered Nurse (includes insulin injections).
Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Performs specified home services:
Performs laundry service per schedule.
Follows cleaning schedule for the shift worked.
Delivers meal trays.
Assists with meal service in dining room.
Assists with preparing for and/or facilitating resident social and recreational activities as assigned and as requested.
Observes residents and reports status to appropriate staff.
Notifies appropriate staff of changes in physical and/or emotional conditions such as change in attitude or mood, loss of appetite, change in weight.
Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment
Offers pertinent observations and input.
Helps facilitate and responds appropriately to resident and building emergencies.
Acts as main trainer for Resident Assistants:
Assists with welcoming and orienting new team members to their position and the community
Demonstrates proper resident care procedures
Assists with training and incorporating new standards
Offers appropriate feedback and encouragement to new employees
Creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere
Assist the Director of Health Services with Resident Assistant staffing assignments:
Helps with call-ins during the shift, adjusting schedule if necessary.
Takes after hours and/or weekend staffing phone, per facility need.
Assist the Director of Health Services with administrative duties as assigned.
Medication destruction (under supervision of RN)
Medication cycle sorting, set-up, printing MAR’s (RN still needs to check and sign-off)
Provider visit coordination (e.g. podiatry)
Orders supplies
Calls families when personal supplies are running low.
Filing
Required Qualifications
1 year One to Three Years
Ability to use technology in the form of computers, hand held devices, cell phone, fax machines.
Must have a block schedule of a 0.2 FTE or greater per pay period
Preferred Qualifications
Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree: CNA or HHA Certification
Three to Five Years
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