Assisted Living Aide; ALA)

We offer a friendly, family-like work environment, flexibility, a competitive starting wage, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Starting Pay $17 – $19.50 / hour

Provide resident care and delegated nursing tasks under the supervision of the licensed nurse, including medication passing, personal care, and person-centered support. An ALA may at times be the only staff in the building and must handle emergencies independently with good judgment.

• Perform initial and ongoing data collection on residents under the direction of the licensed nurse.
• Carry out the plan of care developed by the RN, based on each resident's physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Provide direct resident care and report condition and changes to the nurse.
• Know each resident as a whole person, including likes and dislikes, and bring that into the care provided (person-centered care).
• Provide or assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, incontinent care, and mobility per the RN's plan of care, along with meal service, light housekeeping, laundry, and leading recreational activities.
• Manage time well and prioritize tasks.
• Document resident care within established policies and scope of practice.

• Passes all competency testing, including medication administration
• Good communication skills; able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Successful Minnesota DHS background study

Strong organizational skills, the ability to observe and report resident status and carry out the plan of care, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and stay calm in an emergency.

• Previous assisted living or home care experience
• CNA or HHA certified

Minneota Assisted Living & Home Health Care is an equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE). We comply with applicable state and federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate against, exclude, or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or sexual orientation.