Resident Assistant

Job Details

Job Location:

New London, MN 56273 Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.75 Hourly

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

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

= an essential part of the job regardless of frequency or duration

• Lifting Weight / Exerting Force:
  Frequently throughout the day will lift or exert force up to 50 lbs, Occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Standing and Walking:
  Frequently needed throughout the day (ability to be mobile around the facility throughout the day)
• Sitting:
  Frequently sits throughout the day
• Using Hands:
  Constantly uses hands throughout the day
• Reaching:
  Frequently reaches throughout the day
• Climbing and/or Balancing:
  Rarely needs to climb or balance
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl:
  Occasionally needs to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talking:
  Constantly needs ability to talk throughout the day
• Hearing:
  Constantly needs to hear and listen throughout the day
• Vision:
  Constantly requires the ability to use close, distance, peripheral-vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification must be obtained in 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.