Resident Assistant / Part-Time / Evening Shift

Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans’ preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor.

MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.

Job Details

Working Title: Resident Assistant
Job Class: Resident Assistant
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID: 80024
• Location: Preston
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/06/2024
• Closing Date: 09/16/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Preston
• Division/Unit: Preston Veterans Home / MVH-Preston Nursing
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Evening Shift / 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Days of Work: Varies, including weekends as assigned
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $20.21 - $22.07 hourly / PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m.
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!

We are seeking a Resident Assistant to help support the residents' needs by assisting with limited personal care and providing companionship, food service, snack preparation, and activity support.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting residents in social activities with their personal interests. Help create opportunities for social interactions, personal routines and exercise within the resident community.
• Serve food in a clean, cheerful environment to help build connects and sense of community.
• Develop household customs and rituals by facilitating household-related activities.

This position is designated as part-time and primarily evening shift. The work schedule will include at least 32 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. This position is not eligible for insurance benefits.