Resident Assistant - Vivie - Franciscan Sisters

Schedule: Full time, working 64 hours per pay period, evening shifts. Including a weekend rotation. 

As a Resident Assistant, you’ll play a key role in providing exceptional care and support to residents by assisting with daily activities, fostering a positive environment, and ensuring their comfort and safety. We’re looking for a compassionate, dependable, and proactive individual who thrives in a collaborative and caring community. 

At Vivie, we value our people and offer a competitive pay range of $17.40/hr. to $23.65/hr.

As a Resident Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our community, providing hands-on support to residents while fostering meaningful connections. Whether assisting with daily activities, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment, or simply being a friendly face, you’ll play a key role in helping residents live each day with dignity, joy, and companionship.

As a Resident Assistant at Vivie, you will:

• Assist residents with daily activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral care, toileting, and mobility.
• Support residents with meals, restorative care, and life skills, respecting their preferences.
• Encourage residents to engage in social, recreational, and wellness activities to enhance their quality of life.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment through housekeeping, laundry, and organizing resident spaces.
• Prepare, store, and serve meals, beverages, and snacks while promoting a positive dining experience.
• Monitor and report any changes in residents' health or emotional well-being to nursing staff.
• Welcome new residents and help them transition smoothly into their new home.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the team and ensure exceptional care.

This job also requires:

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Clear and compassionate communication abilities.
• A commitment to serving with excellence and integrity.
• Previous experience as a caregiver, personal care assistant, or similar role is preferred but not required.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Minnesota or Wisconsin CNA certification (preferred and may be required for some levels of assisted living).
• Ability to pass a state-required background study.
• Physical ability to perform the duties required by the position.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to communicate with staff, residents, and visitors.

Additional Details:

• Employment Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt
• Department: Nursing
• Travel Requirements: No
• This role does not include supervisory responsibilities.

Vivie offers integrated care services, supporting people throughout life's journey. For some, our journey began as Walker Methodist. For others, it was Knute Nelson. Now as we honor the strength of our deep and meaningful legacies, we're ready to step into the power of our combined potential together as Vivie. We're changing what it means to live, to age, and to thrive - and we're so glad to have you on this journey. Join us on our Vivie journey by clicking the subscribe button above. #VivieForLife