Resident Assistant (C)

Full Time
La Grange Park, IL 60526
Posted
Job description
There are lots of places you could work, right? But if you’re looking for a career you love in a community that is committed to supporting you, look no further than Plymouth Place™.
As a three-time Certified Great Place to Work®, we are serious about creating a strong, opportunity-rich culture driven by a mission to provide an exceptional lifestyle for our residents. Here, you never work alone. You have a team working alongside you, a team that cares just as much about how you’re doing as what you’re doing. And we make your safety and well-being our priority—with vaccinated staff and residents, rest assured we stand by this commitment.
We're hiring Contract Resident Assistants ~ 30-90 Day Contracts Available~

Plymouth Place offers:
  • Scholarships - $3,000
  • Christmas Cash Bonus
  • Rewards/Recognition
  • Referral Bonus - $500 -$1,000
JOB SUMMARY: Practices principles of Person-Centered Care in the performance of primary job function. The Resident Assistant supports residents (with or without dementia) maintain a sense
of independence and vitality by aiding them in daily tasks, such as resident services, basic personal care and household services essential to the independence of elderly clients with dementia.
Follows Service Plan of care developed by interdisciplinary team, and contributes to it. Communicates directly with family

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
: Employee will apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence:
  • PEOPLE
  • STEWARDSHIP
  • SERVICE
  • QUALITY
  • GROWTH
  • Assists with move-ins by welcoming new resident and family, by providing for basic immediate needs, and by gradually introducing resident to other residents and scheduled activities.
  • Assists residents with hygiene, mobility, toileting, eating, and participating in meaningful recreational activities.
  • Ensures a clean, safe, homelike atmosphere, and respects the individuality of each resident.
  • Oversees physical care (bathing, grooming, feeding, and toileting) for residents as needed.
  • Recommends, provides, and participates in meaningful therapeutic activities suitable to resident needs, abilities and interests.
  • Observes and reports changes in client's physical and emotional condition
  • Prepares materials needed for activities/transports residents to and from living room or activity area. Arranges room to be conducive to specific activities and returns room to original setup.
  • Listens to resident and family concerns attentively and report problems in a timely fashion.
  • Understands and performs the cleaning procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, using proper cleaning techniques at all times.
PAY INCENTIVE:
Payments are paid in a bonus at the end of the period for every hour worked - straight time
30 Day Incentive - $4.00 for every hour worked & paid at the end of the 4 week cycle
60 Day Incentive - $6.00 for every hour worked & paid at the end of the 4 week cycle
90 Day Incentive= $7.00 for every hour worked & paid at the end of the 4 week cycle

SHIFTS: Full- Time - 3-9 Month Contracts - 7 AM - 7 PM & 7 PM - 7 AM
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Understanding of Point Click Care or similar systems.
  • Demonstrated compassionate holistic care with dignity and respect.
  • Experience in a residential care facility preferred
  • Ability to be patient and calm, especially in difficult situations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, families, and employees.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must maintain in good standing during the assignment/schedule ~ NO CALL OFFS~WORK ENTIRE ASSIGNMENT~
  • High School Diploma required.
  • Good communication skills both oral and written.
  • Excellent customer service skills and experience with senior care population
  • Strong interpersonal relationship skills with the ability to work well within a team environment.

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