Resident Assistant

Job Category: Direct Care - CNA, TMA, RA, Caregiver

Requisition Number: RESID
009432

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• Posted:
  November 13, 2025
• Full-Time

The Resident Assistant (Caregiver or Nursing Assistant CNA) is responsible for providing personal care and delegated health-related services designed to maintain the resident’s physical and emotional well‑being. This position is responsible for following the service schedule for each resident and correctly documents services provided.

There is no experience or certification needed for this role! We provide a robust onsite training program.

About Us: Ecumen Prairie Hill and Ecumen Sand Prairie in St. Peter, MN, are hiring Resident Assistants to join our dedicated team. Sand Prairie offers 42 assisted living apartments, while Prairie Hill includes 43 independent and assisted living homes, plus 20 memory care residences. As Minnesota’s 8th largest nonprofit senior living provider with over 160 years of experience, Ecumen is committed to compassionate care, innovation, and creating inclusive communities.

Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults.

• Full‑Time Day. 6 a‑2:15 p. Includes every 3rd weekend and every other holiday rotation within schedule.
• Full‑Time Overnight. 10 p‑6:15 a. Includes every other weekend and every other holiday rotation within schedule.

Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $19.00 - $22.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits: Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full‑time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well‑being resources. Learn more at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Assist residents with daily activities like dressing, bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, mobility, and transferring.
• Provide morning and evening care, including oral hygiene and incontinence care.
• Help with use of assistive devices such as glasses and hearing aids.
• Administer medications and treatments as delegated by the RN or Clinical Director.
• Observe and report changes in residents’ physical, emotional, or cognitive condition.
• Encourage resident independence by offering choices and promoting self‑care.
• Collaborate with team members in a flexible, fast‑paced environment.
• Complete light cleaning tasks and support resident activities.
• Respond promptly to safety hazards, call lights, and team needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Previous experience with working with seniors.
• Certified Nursing Assistant CNA and/or Home Health Aide.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.