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Resident Assistant-Part-Time Day Shift

Good Shepherd Lutheran Services

Job Location:

Winona, MN - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 17 - 21

Posted: 2 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 29 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Part-Time Day Shift.

This Job is located in Rushford MN

Hours: Non-Exempt/As Scheduled

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Starting Wage: Non-Exempt $17.00-$21.14 per hour.

Job Summary: To provide direct resident care services according to the plan of care prepared by and under direct supervision of the Charge Nurse.

Work Environment: Works in well lighted well-ventilated work area.

Essential Functions:

Provide direct resident care services with attention directed toward improving or maintaining optimal physical mental and psychosocial functional performance promoting resident choice and preferences and increasing resident dignity and quality of life according to each residents plan of care and the NA Standards of Care.

1. Nutritional care including:

a. Asking resident their favorite food and beverage choices.

b. Serving resident meal and snacks with correct diet and consistent in a timely manner to ensure proper temperature.

c. Assisting cuing or monitoring residents with eating

d. Encourage adequate intake as directed.

e. Recording intake as directed.

f. Supplying fresh water to residents during each shift.

g. Measuring weight for resident as directed.

h. Watching for and reporting to nurse changes in resident appetite intake and ability to eat.

2. Continence care including:

a. Supporting use of bedpan urinal commode or toilet as appropriate.

b. Following established bowel and bladder program.

c. Collecting routine urine stool and sputum samples as directed.

d. Keeping urinary catheter and tubing properly positioned and cleaned.

e. Emptying and recording output for each shift as directed.

f. Providing colostomy care as directed observing for results as directed.

g. Recording bowel movements and character as directed.

h. Keeping incontinent residents dry and clean.

i. Cleansing after each incontinent voiding or bowel movement

j. Watching for and reporting to Charge Nurse changes in resident elimination patterns

3. Mobility assistance including:

a. Assisting with ambulation to the extent needed

b. Using walker cane wheelchair gait belt and other mechanical aids according to the care plan

c. Transferring resident between bed wheelchair geriatric chair or commode using assistive devices gait belt and proper body mechanics

d. Maintaining optimum joint functioning for activities of daily living by positioning using proper body alignment

e. Moving and regularly repositioning residents who are lying in bed

f. Unser proper body mechanics and turning techniques

g. Encouraging residents to be up and as active as possible

h. Conducting range of motion exercises as directed

i. Assisting with rehabilitation and restorative programs and goals according to each residents care plan

j. Encouraging resident participation in therapeutic activities

k. Assisting residents to and from social and therapeutic activities as direct

l. Watching for and reporting to Charge Nurse changes in resident mobility patterns or safety

m. Reporting incidents or injuries to the Charge Nurse immediately

4. Personal hygiene cares including:

a. Assisting with bathing-bed whirlpool or shower

b. Assisting with shampooing and hair care

c. Assisting with skin care needs

d. Assisting with grooming and perineal care

e. Assisting with dressing and undressing

f. Assisting with oral and denture hygiene

g. Assisting with nail care

h. Assisting with shaving

i. Watching for and reporting to nurse changes in resident ADL abilities or skin integrity

5. Comfort and quality of line needs including:

a. With attention directed toward embracing the Culture Change philosophy make decisions and carry out duties according to the residents preferred routines and choices.

b. Assisting the resident in meeting the needs for uninterrupted rest and naps

c. Watching for signs of discomfort and reporting to the nurse immediately

d. Reporting resident complaints of discomfort to the nurse immediately

e. Following the residents care plan choices.

f. Assisting with socialization exercise and mental stimulation of the resident

g. Maintaining a clean comfortable and pleasant environment

h. Changing bed linens and making beds

i. Tidying the residents room

j. Observing of proper ventilation temperature light and noise control

6. Effective communication with residents families and other staff by:

a. Communicating therapeutically and respectfully with residents by using terminology manner of speech and non-verbal techniques appropriate to the individuals level of understanding.

b. Providing adequate compensation for diminished hearing.

c. Establishing eye contact and speaking directly to residents.

d. Using low decibel sound levels.

e. Decreasing extraneous noise during conversation.

f. Responding to residents verbal and non-verbal expression of needs

g. Reporting to nurse if a request cannot be met

h. Receiving shift report from the nurse at the beginning of each shift

i. Communicating professionally between staff for continuity of care and safety.

j. Reporting off to the nurse before leaving duty.

k. Watching for and reporting to the nurse and changes in resident usual communication pattern immediately.

7. Providing for resident employee and GSLS protection by:

a. Practicing basic medical asepsis to prevent the transfer of infection -using correct hand-washing techniques -handling supplies and equipment with proper technique moving cleanest to dirtiest -cleaning and sanitizing bedside equipment and supply as assigned

b. Positioning call light in reach of residents always use of protective devices according to the residents plan of care observing the No Walk By call light policy and responding to call lights promptly observing the Catch a Falling Star Fall Prevention program and other safety measures policies and programs.

c. Knowledge and practice of HIPAA privacy regulations

d. Providing adequate compensation for impaired visual and hearing

e. Reporting potential hazards incidents or injuries to the shift nurse or administration immediately

f. Observing self-back safety and body mechanics procedures

g. Knowledge and following each residents plan of care unless resident status has changed then seek direction from the shift nurse or Nurse Case Manager. Always seek additional help for resident cares when resident status warrants it.

h. Knowledge and practice of all established policies and procedures of the GSLS

i. Knowledge and practice of all established emergency and disaster plans

j. Knowledge thorough understanding and proper performance of job procedures skills proper body mechanics individual resident care plans and equipment use prior to performing job duties

k. Awareness of resident staff and public safety always

l. Providing for resident protection by: -using special need safety devices -assisting or supervising residents with smoking -adjusting the bed height to the lowest position with brakes on -observing residents at least every two hours or more frequently for special needs

m. Reporting as a mandated reporter any vulnerable adult issues

n. Watching for and reporting to the nurse changes in the residents physical status mental status and behavior immediately

8. Other Skills (with special training) including:

a. Taking vital signs

b. Changing oxygen tanks

c. Documentation of care provided vital signs intakes and outputs behaviors and others as directed

d. Other duties as assigned by the licensed nurse or Household Manager

Skills and Abilities:

Good Communication Skills-able to communicate clearly and effectively using tact and diplomacy with residents family members and other staff members.

Organizational Skills-able to plan pay attention to detail and accuracy use initiative and confident to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Interpersonal Skills-able to maintain a positive attitude be enthusiastic be patient and understanding with staff residents and family.

Documentation Skills- able to document daily all services and cares provided.

Teamwork Skills- able to work congenially with others willingness to help others always supportive of team members verbally and in actions.

Ability to accept supervision and follow directives polices rules and regulations.

Problem-solving Skills- able to use positive and objecting problem-solving individually and as part of the team; to anticipate and recognize potential and actual problems use creative interventions and approaches positive attitude in making changes and trying new approaches.

Good Observation Skills-remains constantly alert to observe changes in residents status recognized problems and hazards and report to the appropriate person. Uses observation skills prior to providing cares to determine if a licensed nurse needs to assess the resident.

Ability to react calmly and efficiently to new or stressful situations.

Demonstrates understanding and support of management- communicates objective information to nursing management demonstrates support of management to staff family and the community.

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to stand bend and walk. May also be required to sit climb stoop kneel crouch push and pull.

Regularly assigned to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds.

Frequently required to support up to 10-50 pounds.

Emergency situations could require carrying/supporting 25 pounds or greater.

Requires employee use hands for repetitive actions such as simple grasping firm grasping and fine manipulating.

May be required to work in unprotected heights being around moving machinery exposure to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity driving automotive equipment and exposure to dust fumes or gases.

Requires functional hearing ability to read medical records make observatory assessments and document in writing and computer records.

Requires functional ability to perform job duties as listed in the job description.

Qualifications:

A. Education/Other-

Must be at least 16 years of age.

Able to read write and follow oral and written instructions and document care provided in English.

Must have successfully completed an approved NA training program and by on the Minnesota NA Registry or shall be enrolled in an approved training program and successfully complete that class and testing within 4 months of the date of hire.

B. Personal-

Sensitivity to the needs feelings and opinions of residents family and other staff members; patience gentleness concern and sincerity; warmth and friendliness.

Confidentiality with written and verbal information.

Integrity honesty tact and diplomacy when in contact with residents family and other staff members; professional behavior.

Neat and well-groomed appearance.

Economical and careful with property supplies and use of time.

Benefits

Paid Time Off Shift Differentials Pension match Health & Dental Insurance Life Insurance Referral Bonus Sign on Bonus Scholarships and other benefits

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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