Resident Assistant - Part-time, evenings

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

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Danforth, IL is seeking a Resident Assistant to support the Activity Director at Prairieview Lutheran Homes. Evening shift with hourly pay in the $15.00–$17.00 range depending on experience.

The role includes interacting with residents and families, assisting with non-care duties, organizing activities, transporting residents to events and meals, and supporting dining and exercise sessions while maintaining dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple activities.
• Attention to detail and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Interact with residents and families
• Assist with non-care duties such as passing water and making beds
• Lead activities and organize groups
• Transport residents to activities and meals
• Assist in dining room — taking orders, clearing tables, and helping residents
• Lead exercise groups and assist with snack preparation

Skills

Communication

Dependability

Organization

Critical Evaluation

Detail Oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Prairieview Lutheran Homes - Danforth, IL 60930

Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Evening

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 & 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

QualificationsCompetencies

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