Resident Assistant - Part-time

Prairieview Lutheran; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairieview Lutheran Homes in Danforth, IL is seeking a Part-time Resident Assistant to support the Activity Director in planning and implementing recreational activities for residents.

The role involves assisting with non-care duties, leading activities, transporting residents, dining room support, and promoting resident dignity and well-being. High school diploma preferred and strong customer service are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interact with residents and families.
• Assist with non-care duties such as passing water, linens, gowns, beds, and meal support.
• Lead activities and organize group or individual engagement.
• Transport residents to activities, meals, and dining areas.
• Help residents with dining room tasks and snack prep.
• Support residents in maintaining dignity and respect.
• Follow schedules and assist with daily activity signs and publications.

Skills

Communication

Dependability

Organization

Critical Evaluation

Detail Oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

# Resident Assistant - Part-timePrairieview Lutheran Homes - Danforth, IL 60930## OverviewSalary Range$15.00 - $17.00 HourlyJob ShiftAny## DescriptionThe 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. Interact with residents and families 2. Assist with all non-care duties such as passing water, linens, gowns, making beds 3. Engage residents on a one-to-one basis and in small and large groups 4. Flexible and patient with residents 5. Organize and lead activities 6. Strives to implement new activities 7. Assist transporting residents to and from activities and meals 8. Assist in dining room by taking orders, clearing tables, and helping residents to and from dining room 9. Prepare or bake snacks with residents and prepare snack cart 10. Assist with transport of residents to and from all areas of the facility 11. Work individually and as a team 12. Deliver mail and newspapers to residents 13. Lead exercise groups 14. Help residents to look their best and help maintain dignity and respect 15. Posting daily activity signs and handing out daily Chronicles 16. Assist with all non-care duties such as passing water, linens, gowns, and making beds if time allows 17. Perform activities as scheduled/assigned within your shift 18. Assist with redirecting residents and awareness of elopement risk residents 19. All other duties as assigned## Qualifications**Competencies** 1. Communication 2. Dependability 3. Organization 4. Critical Evaluation 5. Detail Oriented**Required Education and Experience** 1. High School diploma or equivalent preferred 2. Excellent customer service skills 3. Possess a service orientation