What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant position at Ebenezer?
Ebenezer managed Amira Choice Assisted Living/Memory Care and Independent Living in Sarasota, FL is looking for a Resident Assistant who will provide personal cares to improve and/or maintain the senior age residents' physical and emotional well-being.
This caregiver/resident assistant schedule includes:
- 72 hours every pay period
- Night shift - 11pm-7am
- Every other weekend and holidays as needed
- Eligible for Full-Time benefits (paid time off, matching retirement monies) Employee Benefits | Ebenezer Senior Living (ebenezercares.org)
- Cash Out Wages Before Payday with our New Benefit of Early Wage Access!
About Amira Choice Sarasota
Amira Choice Sarasota Senior Living opened in 2020 and is located in sunny Sarasota, FL, within minutes of the growing UTC Mall at Lakewood Ranch and adjacent to Longwood Park. This community is conveniently located for commuters of all types, with close-by public transit options and convenient major roadways. Offering 198 apartments with Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services, our community is managed by Ebenezer. Join an exceptional team of caregivers who believe in our mission to heal, discover, and educate for longer healthier, more meaningful lives. In 2023, 91% of our employees at Amira Choice Sarasota would recommend our community as a good place to work – we invite you to come & see why!
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.
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
Qualifications
Required:
- 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
- CNA certificated if under 18
Preferred:
- High School diploma or GED or completion of a formal CNA or HHA course
- Previous work experience as HHA, CNA, NA, DSP, PCA
Benefit Overview
Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 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
The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
