What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Resident Assistant position at Ebenezer?
The Sanctuary of Brooklyn Center is managed by Ebenezer, Minnesota’s largest senior housing operator. We are located near public transportation and crossroads of I-694, I-94 and Highway 100 in Brooklyn Center, MN. The Sanctuary provides programming around our residents emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs. Our Brooklyn Center community host 158 units in combination of Assisted Living and Memory Care. As the senior housing division of Fairview Health Services, Ebenezer is Driven to Heal, Discover and Educate for Longer, Healthier, 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
- Day Shift
- Every other weekend rotation
- Benefits package: https://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits
Ebenezer is proud to be voted 2024 Star Tribune Top Work Place, and has received this honor fifteen 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.
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
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 to
be 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
