Resident Assistant - Part-time

Prairieview Lutheran Homes; Danforth (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairieview Lutheran Homes in Danforth, IL seeks a Resident Assistant to support the Activity Director in planning and delivering recreational services tailored to residents' needs. This role emphasizes a caring, resident-centered approach within a community setting.

You will interact with residents and families, assist with non-care duties, and help lead group activities and exercise sessions. The position also involves dining room support and teamwork to maintain dignity and respect for all

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, and making beds.
• Engage residents on a one-to-one basis and in groups.
• Organize and lead activities and exercise groups.
• Assist in dining room by taking orders, clearing tables and helping residents.
• Lead and participate in activities as scheduled.

Skills

Communication

Dependability

Organization

Critical Evaluation

Detail Oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The 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 & Responsibilities1. Interact with residents and families2. Assist with all non-care duties such as passing water, linens, gowns, making beds3. Engage residents on a one-to-one basis and in small and large groups4. Flexible and patient with residents5. Organize and lead activities6. Strives to implement new activities7. Assist transporting residents to and from activities and meals8. Assist in dining room by taking orders, clearing tables, and helping residents to and from dining room9. Prepare or bake snacks with residents and prepare snack cart10. Assist with transport of residents to and from all areas of the facility11. Work individually and as a team12. Deliver mail and newspapers to residents13. Lead exercise groups14. Help residents to look their best and help maintain dignity and respect15. Posting daily activity signs and handing out daily Chronicles16. Assist with all non-care duties such as passing water, linens, gowns, and making beds if time allows17. Perform activities as scheduled/assigned within your shift18. Assist with redirecting residents and awareness of elopement risk residents19. All other duties as assignedCompetencies1. Communication2. Dependability3. Organization4. Critical Evaluation5. Detail OrientedRequired Education and Experience1. High School diploma or equivalent preferred2. Excellent customer service skills3. Possess a service orientation