The Pillars of Mankato provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments for seniors in a specially designed community.  We incorporate the seven components of wellness (emotional, physical, intellectual, spiritual, social, environmental, and occupational) into our 118 units that make up The Pillars—located near US 14 and 169's crossroads, located in Mankato, MN.

The Resident Assistant 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;

• 64 hours every two weeks ; full time
• Evening shift; 2:00pm-10:30pm
• Shift differential pay available
• Block Schedule:
  • Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
  • Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation

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 tenants/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.
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• Serves as a mandated reporter and reports any concerns regarding potential mistreatment
• Offers pertinent observations and input.
• Responds appropriately to resident and building emergencies.

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

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

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.