Resident Assistant - Caregiver

Ecumen - Lakeshore   Duluth, MN   Full-time     Health Care Provider
Posted on April 11, 2024
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Resident Assistant/Caregiver - Full Time Days, Evenings or Overnights - $2,500 Sign on Bonus for Full Time hours - Part Time and PRN also available

Ecumen Lakeshore is hiring a Resident Assistant. Ecumen Lakeshore - The Shores is located at 40th avenue east and London Road in Duluth, MN. The campus is situated along the picturesque shores of Lake Superior, providing a serene and beautiful backdrop for our 40 assisted living and 20 memory care apartments. With a non-profit history spanning 93 years, Ecumen Lakeshore is a renowned provider of senior housing and services in the region. Join our team and be a part of our commitment to delivering quality care and fostering an environment where residents can thrive.

About Us:

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Essential Job Responsibilities:
  1. Assist with treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director per individualized care plan. Including but not limited to:
    • Dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, ambulation, transferring;
    • Assists with AM and HS cares including oral care as needed;
    • Incontinence care;
    • Assistive devices, glasses and hearing aids;
    • Medication administration as delegated by the RN
  2. Assists with medication, treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director/Manager per individualized care plan.
  3. Observes, documents and reports changes in physical, cognitive and emotional condition of any of the residents.
  4. Promotes independence with Residents, offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
  5. Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the Clinical Director or Registered Nurse.
  6. Orients and coaches assigned employees.
  7. Completes scheduled cleaning tasks.
  8. Leads and assists resident activities as assigned.
  9. Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties.
  10. Other duties as assigned.

Resident Assistant Minimum Required Qualifications:
  • 17 years of age or older
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
  • Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations