Resident Assistant

Job Overview

Vernon Terrace of Edina is located conveniently near public transportation stops and close to St. Louis Park, Hopkins, and Southwest Minneapolis. Vernon Terrace offers elegant amenities and a comfortable, welcoming environment. Our vibrant senior living community provides a full spectrum of services, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Our dedicated care team embodies Ebenezer’s mission to heal, discover, and educate, ensuring our residents enjoy longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives.

The Resident Assistant/Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services to enhance and/or maintain the residents' physical and emotional wellbeing.

This caregiver schedule includes;

• Casual/On Call
• To maintain Casual status, employees must be willing to be available to work a minimum of three (3) shifts per month (two shifts must be weekend shifts) and one (1) Holiday shift per year. The weekend starts with the beginning of the night shift on Friday and ends with the beginning of the night shift on Sunday

Responsibilities

• Personal Care Assistance: Supports residents with daily living activities, including:
• Bathing
• Foot and fingernail care
• Shaving
• Dressing
• Hair care
• Feeding
• Toileting
• Assistance with hearing aids and/or glasses
• 1-2 person transfers and use of mechanical lifts
• Health-Related Support:
• Assists with treatments as outlined in individualized care plans under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (e.g., blood glucose monitoring).
• Administers or assists with medications, including insulin injections, as directed by a Registered Nurse.
• Takes and records vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Daily Living Support:
• May assist with household tasks including laundry, cleaning, meal service, and resident activities.
• Resident Observation & Reporting:
• Monitors and reports changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition (e.g., mood, appetite, weight).
• Communicates observations to appropriate staff and contributes relevant input to care planning.
• Acts as a mandated reporter, promptly reporting any concerns related to potential mistreatment.
• Emergency Response:
• Responds appropriately to resident needs and building emergencies, following established protocols.

Required Qualifications

• less than 1 year
• Ability to use technology in the form of computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines
• If under 18 must be on the MN NA registry and site must be able to manage restrictions that they are not able to pass medications or operate a mechanical lift independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience

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

Vernon Terrace of Edina is located conveniently near public transportation stops and close to St. Louis Park, Hopkins, and Southwest Minneapolis. Vernon Terrace offers elegant amenities and a comfortable, welcoming environment. Our vibrant senior living community provides a full spectrum of services, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Our dedicated care team embodies Ebenezer's mission to heal, discover, and educate, ensuring our residents enjoy longer, healthier, and more meaningful lives.

The Resident Assistant/Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services to enhance and/or maintain the residents' physical and emotional wellbeing.

This caregiver schedule includes;

• Casual/On Call
• To maintain Casual status, employees must be willing to be available to work a minimum of three (3) shifts per month (two shifts must be weekend shifts) and one (1) Holiday shift per year. The weekend starts with the beginning of the night shift on Friday and ends with the beginning of the night shift on Sunday

Responsibilities

• Personal Care Assistance: Supports residents with daily living activities, including:
• Bathing
• Foot and fingernail care
• Shaving
• Dressing
• Hair care
• Feeding
• Toileting
• Assistance with hearing aids and/or glasses
• 1-2 person transfers and use of mechanical lifts
• Health-Related Support:
• Assists with treatments as outlined in individualized care plans under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (e.g., blood glucose monitoring).
• Administers or assists with medications, including insulin injections, as directed by a Registered Nurse.
• Takes and records vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Daily Living Support:
• May assist with household tasks including laundry, cleaning, meal service, and resident activities.
• Resident Observation & Reporting:
• Monitors and reports changes in residents' physical or emotional condition (e.g., mood, appetite, weight).
• Communicates observations to appropriate staff and contributes relevant input to care planning.
• Acts as a mandated reporter, promptly reporting any concerns related to potential mistreatment.
• Emergency Response:
• Responds appropriately to resident needs and building emergencies, following established protocols.

Required Qualifications

• less than 1 year
• Ability to use technology in the form of computers, handheld devices, cell phones, and fax machines
• If under 18 must be on the MN NA registry and site must be able to manage restrictions that they are not able to pass medications or operate a mechanical lift independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience

Compensation: $21.32- $29.57 Hourly