Resident Assistant PRN

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ClarkLindsey, a leading retirement community, seeks dedicated Resident Assistants to provide exceptional care for older adults. This role includes assisting with daily activities, fostering emotional support, and collaborating with a healthcare team. Full-time and part-time positions offer competitive pay, bonuses, and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off Accrual

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

On-Site Fitness Center

Qualifications

• Compassionate demeanor and desire to provide care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Monitor residents' conditions and report changes.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Attention quality-focused care providers

Are you a compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional, driven to perform your work to meet quality standards, and make a positive impact in the lives of older adults? ClarkLindsey, a leading retirement community, is seeking Resident Assistants to join our dynamic team and provide exceptional care to our residents.

About Us: At ClarkLindsey, we are committed to empowering older adults to live their best lives with dignity, respect, and compassion. As a Resident Assistant, you will play a crucial role in our resident-centered approach to care by providing personalized support and assistance to promote resident physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Your Role: As a Resident Assistant at ClarkLindsey, you will provide friendly, compassionate, healthcare and daily living support services to older adults under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while promoting independence and maintaining dignity.
• Providing compassionate companionship and emotional support to residents, fostering meaningful connections and enhancing quality of life.
• Monitoring overall condition, reporting any changes or concerns to the nursing team.
• Collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs and preferences.

Requirements: The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications:

• Compassionate demeanor and genuine desire to provide person-centered care to older adults.
• Adaptability and flexibility to meet the evolving needs of residents and the healthcare team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build trust with residents and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits and Compensation

The pay range for this position is $19.80 per hour. Bonuses equaling up to 2% of salary annually are available based on performance, generally in the spring and fall each year.

Differentials in the amount of $1.50 per hour are paid for any shift worked between the hours of 7:00pm and 7:00am. (CNA, RA, LPN, RN)

Any stand-by shifts are paid at $2.50 per hour while on stand-by, and at the normal hourly rate if called in.

ClarkLindsey offers optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits to full time and part time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• AFLAC policies including Short Term Disability, Cancer, Specified Health Event and Off-Site Accident
• Long Term Disability (full-time)
• Life Insurance
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off Accrual which includes time off for vacation, personal, sick leave, and holidays
• Sick Leave for longer-term illness
• Bereavement Leave

The following optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits is available to all employees:

• Mandated Paid Time Off Accrual
• Complementary Meals while Working
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Discounts for Verizon Wireless customers
• Uniform Purchase Assistance
• Enrollment in Lifelock and AAA

Job Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English Language.
• Must abide by ClarkLindsey's HIPAA privacy and security rules as described in the Employee Handbook.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and the general public.
• Stand-by shifts are required, and will be discussed at the time of interview
• After training is completed, RAs will float between departments as needed to optimize resident care

ClarkLindsey is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.