Resident Assistant/CNA/NAR, Assisted Living and Care Suites
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Minnesota post a median of $23.78 an hour, the middle half $22.19–$24.90, across 369 jobs that state their pay. Certified nursing assistants employed in Minnesota earn a median of $22.44 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge seeks Resident Assistants to work in their Assisted Living, Care Suites and Memory Care areas to deliver hands-on personal care to meet each resident’s physical health and hygiene needs according to their individual care plan and under the direction of a nurse. The Resident Assistant will also perform specialized procedures including medication administration, medication reminders, accurate vital signs, simple wound care dressing and catheter care.
All schedule includes working every other weekend and alternating holidays. On-call shifts are also available.
Assisted Living: part-time
- 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Care Suites: part-time
- 2:30 pm to 10:45 pm
Memory Care: full-time and part-time
- 2:30 pm to 10:45 pm
- 10:30 pm to 6:45 am
Minimum qualifications
- Basic computer skills with experience or ability to learn electronic health record systems
- Sensitivity to resident needs and the ability to build positive relationships
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to live Walker Methodist's Customer Service Principles.
- Ability to embrace Walker Methodist's Mission: Life. And all the living that goes with it. Enhancing the lives of older adults through a culture of care, respect and service.
- Ability to support Walker Methodist's Vision: As the leading senior services provider, Walker Methodist offers the best place to live and work.
- Ability to model Walker Methodist's Values: Respect. Imagination. Collaboration.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in acute care, long-term care or assisted living setting
- Experience in medication administration
- Current MN Nursing Assistant certification
Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge offers competitive salaries and benefits.
Mission: Life. And all the living that goes with it. Enhancing the lives of older adults through a culture of care, respect and service.
Vision: As the leading senior services provider, Walker Methodist offers the best place to live and work.
Values: Respect. Imagination. Collaboration.
Customer Service Standards
- Every interaction is significant
- Everyone makes a difference
- Create the best place to live and work
- Delight the customer
https://www.walkermethodist.org/careers/
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
From Walker Methodist's job posting, checked 11 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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