Resident Assistant

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.

• 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

• Communication
• Dependability
• Organization
• Critical Evaluation
• Detail Oriented

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