Resident Assistant - Full-time, days

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Danforth (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairieview Lutheran Homes in Danforth, IL is seeking a Resident Assistant to support the Activity Director in planning and implementing recreational services tailored to residents’ needs and interests.

The role involves assisting with non-care duties, leading activities, transporting residents to events, and promoting dignity and respect in every interaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Possess a service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Interact with residents and families.
• Assist with all non-care duties such as passing water, linens, gowns, making beds.
• Engage residents on a one-to-one basis and in small and large groups.
• Organize and lead activities.
• Lead exercise groups.

Skills

Communication

Dependability

Organization

Critical Evaluation

Detail Oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Prairieview Lutheran Homes - Danforth, IL 60930Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayThe Resident Assistant supports the Activity Director in assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing recreational services to address the individualized needs and interests of the residents.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. 1. Interact with residents and families
2. 2. Assist with all non-care duties such as passing water, linens, gowns, making beds
3. 3. Engage residents on a one-to-one basis and in small and large groups
4. 4. Flexible and patient with residents
5. 5. Organize and lead activities
6. 6. Strives to implement new activities
7. 7. Assist transporting residents to and from activities and meals
8. 8. Assist in dining room by taking orders, clearing tables, and helping residents to and from dining room
9. 9. Prepare or bake snacks with residents and prepare snack cart
10. 10. Assist with transport of residents to and from all areas of the facility
11. 11. Work individually and as a team
12. 12. Deliver mail and newspapers to residents
13. 13. Lead exercise groups
14. 14. Help residents to look their best and help maintain dignity and respect
15. 15. Posting daily activity signs and handing out daily Chronicles
16. 16. Assist with all non-care duties such as passing water, linens, gowns, and making beds if time allows
17. 17. Perform activities as scheduled/assigned within your shift
18. 18. Assist with redirecting residents and awareness of elopement risk residents
19. 19. All other duties as assigned

Competencies

1. 1. Communication
2. 2. Dependability
3. 3. Organization
4. 4. Critical Evaluation
5. 5. Detail Oriented

Required Education and Experience

1. 1. High School diploma or equivalent preferred
2. 2. Excellent customer service skills
3. 3. Possess a service orientation