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PRN Resident Assistant - New Starting Wage: $14.50!

Employer
Knute Nelson
Location
Pelican Rapids, MN
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term

Job Details

Our Mission: Pelican Valley Senior Living is committed to providing comprehensive, high quality healthcare and residential services in our community.

Pelican Valley Senior Living seeks PRN Resident Assistants to join our team. The PRN requirement is to work 3 shifts in a 4 week period and 1 of those shifts must be a weekend and 2 holidays per year. Starting wage is $14.50/hour plus $1.50/hour for PM shift and $2/hour for NOC shift differentials. Pelican Valley Senior Living is a three building senior living community in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. We have a 33 bed care center, and two distinct assisted living communities that provide enhanced assisted living services and memory care assisted living. We have been a proud member of the Pelican Rapids community for more than 50 years.

Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing personal care and delegated health-related services designed to maintain the resident’s physical and emotional well-being. The Resident Assistant follows

the service schedule for each resident and correctly documents services provided.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Assists with medication, treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Director of Nursing Services per individualized care plan.

2. Observes, documents and reports changes in physical, cognitive and emotional condition of any of the residents.

3. Promotes independence with residents, offering choices and fostering self-help skills.

4. Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the Director of Nursing Services or Registered Nurse.

5. Orients and coaches assigned employees.

6. Completes scheduled cleaning tasks.

7. Leads and assists resident activities as assigned.

8. Responds appropriately to all safety hazards, call lights, requests and reassignment of duties.

9. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Role: No

Minimum required Qualifications:

• 16 years of age or older

• Current valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance (if applicable)

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or Higher

• Previous experience with working with seniors

• Licensure/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant CNA and/or Home Health Aide

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, PVSL's policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating against anyone based on race, religion, color, creed, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. PVSL is committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career advancement.PVSLalso provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees and applicants as required by law.

Company

Why work at Knute Nelson?

  • Positive, respectful culture. At Knute Nelson,
    a positive, respectful culture is the norm. It shows
    in the high-quality care we give our patients and
    residents. And how we treat each other.
  • Generous benefits. In addition to competitive
    compensation, we offer a cost-effective benefits
    package, flexible schedules, memberships to
    the Alexandria YMCA and the Nelson Wellness
    Centers at Grand Arbor and Nelson Gables, and
    more.
  • Your professional growth. It’s as important
    to us as it is to you. That’s why we provided
    $145,000 in scholarships to employees in 2018.
  • Make a difference every day.

Our mission is to enrich the lives of everyone we serve.

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