What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Assistant - Full-time, days position at Prairieview Lutheran Homes?
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
- 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
- Flexible and patient with residents
- Organize and lead activities
- Strives to implement new activities
- Assist transporting residents to and from activities and meals
- Assist in dining hall by taking orders, clearing tables, and helping residents to and from dining hall
- Prepare or bake snacks with residents and prepare snack cart
- Assist with transport of residents to and from all areas of the facility
- Work individually and as a team
- Deliver mail and newspapers to residents
- Lead exercise groups
- Help residents to look their best and help maintain dignity and respect
- Posting daily activity signs and handing out daily Chronicles
- Assist with all non-care duties such as passing water, linens, gowns, making beds
- Perform activities as scheduled/assigned within your shift
- Assist with redirecting residents and awareness of elopement risk residents
- All other duties as assigned
Competencies
- Communication
- Dependability
- Organization
- Critical Evaluation
- Detail Oriented
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Excellent customer service skills
- Possess a service orientation
