Resident Assistant

Job Location:

New London, MN 56273;
Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 hourly.

Non-certified Aides will provide essential support to healthcare professionals by assisting patients with daily activities and personal care. While certification is not immediately required, non-certified aides must obtain certification based on state and federal guidelines. Aides will work closely with residents, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being. This rewarding role allows you to make a positive impact on the lives of others while gaining valuable experience in healthcare.

• Personal Care Assistance:
  Help patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Mobility Support:
  Assist patients with moving around, including transferring from bed to wheelchair, and walking, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Meal Assistance:
  Support patients with eating, including feeding assistance and ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Monitoring Health and Safety:
  Assist with monitoring patients' health by reporting any changes in condition, including vital signs, mobility, and general well-being.
• Documenting Care:
  Record daily activities, patient progress, and any incidents or concerns in patient records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Provide Companionship:
  Offer companionship to patients, engage in conversation, and help alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation.
• Light Housekeeping:
  Help with housekeeping duties in patients' rooms, such as making beds, cleaning, and tidying up living spaces.
• Assist with Therapeutic
  
  Activities:
  
  Support the healthcare team in administering therapeutic activities as directed, including exercise or rehabilitation routines.
• Adhere to Infection Control Procedures:
  Follow proper hygiene and safety protocols to ensure a clean, safe environment for both patients and staff.
• Support Other Healthcare Staff:
  Collaborate with nurses, aides, and other healthcare staff to ensure patients receive the highest level of care and attention.

Frequency categories:
Rarely = not a regular part of this job;
Occasionally = less than 1/3 of a shift;
Frequently = 1/3 to 2/3 of a shift;
Constantly = more than 2/3 of a shift.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that an employee in this position would encounter on the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided, when possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Lifting Weight / Exerting Force:
  Frequently lift or exert force up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Standing and Walking:
  Frequently needed throughout the day.
• Sitting:
  Frequently throughout the day.
• Using Hands:
  Constantly use hands throughout the day.
• Reaching:
  Frequently reach throughout the day.
• Climbing and/or Balancing:
  Rarely need to climb or balance.
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl:
  Occasionally need to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Talking:
  Constantly need to talk throughout the day.
• Hearing:
  Constantly need to hear and listen throughout the day.
• Vision:
  Constantly requires the ability to use close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus.

Education/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification must be obtained within the timeframe specified by state or federal guidelines.
• Previous experience in healthcare, caregiving, or a similar role preferred but not required.
• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic attitude toward patients.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to privacy regulations.
• Willingness to undergo training as required for specific tasks or responsibilities.