EXPERIENCE ASSOCIATE (PT Days)

Riverside Healthcare • Bourbonnais, IL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Experience Associate at our Riverside Senior Life Communities is responsible for enhancing the overall experience of residents, visitors, and staff by providing exceptional customer service and support. This role involves greeting visitors, assisting residents with various needs, coordinating activities, and ensuring that all interactions reflect the values and mission of Riverside Senior Life. The Experience Associate may also be required to operate a motor vehicle to transport residents or run errands as needed. Additionally, the Experience Associate plays a key role in planning and executing resident programs, accompanying residents to outside functions, and creating personalized experiences that cater to their individual needs and preferences. This is an hourly, non-exempt position that requires a friendly, professional, and service-oriented individual. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact positively with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and respond to changing priorities.
• Empathy and patience when working with elderly or disabled individuals.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with scheduling and record-keeping software.
• Creativity in developing and implementing engaging activities for residents.
• A valid drivers license with a clean driving record is required. The ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and in accordance with all traffic laws is essential.
• Speech: Necessary for effective communication with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Vision: Required for observing potential hazards, performing detailed tasks such as cutting and needlework, and working with small objects. Vision aids, such as glasses, are permitted.
• Smell: Essential for detecting smoke, fumes, and other potential hazards in the environment.
• Hearing: Necessary for listening to residents and staff, responding to alarms, and being aware of safety concerns such as someone falling or needing help. Hearing aids are permitted.
• Touch: Important for providing care and comfort to residents, as well as for performing tasks that require dexterity.
• Sit: 10%
• Twist: 5%
• Stand: 50%
• Crawl: 0%
• Walk: 20%
• Kneel: 2.5%
• Lift: 10%
• Drive: 0%
• Squat: 2.5%
• Climb: 5%
• Bend: 5%
• Reach above shoulders: 5%
• Up to 10 lbs: Continuously
• Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
• Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
• Over 100 lbs: Not Required
• Carrying items such as chairs (waist-high), boxes (waist-high), and tables (thigh-high to waist-high). Lifting may also involve residents, assisting them from sitting to standing positions. Items may need to be lifted and carried over distances or heights ranging from 2 to 6 feet.
• Sit: 60
• Twist: 30
• Stand: 180
• Crawl: 0
• Walk: 90
• Kneel: 10
• Lift: 45
• Drive: 0
• Squat: 20
• Climb: 20
• Bend: 20
• Reach above shoulders: 30
• Simple grasp (1 to 5 lbs): Often
• Pushing & Pulling (1 to 35 lbs): Often
• Fine Manipulation: Required for assisting residents, moving tables, wheelchairs, and performing fine arts and craft work.
• None
• Inside hours: 8
• Outside hours: 0
• Temperature: Normal Range
• Lighting: Average
• Noise levels: Average
• Humidity: Normal Range
• Atmosphere: Potential exposure to mild chemical odors from craft supplies.
• Chemical Exposure: Employees may be exposed to mild chemicals used in craft supplies (e.g., glue, paint, paint thinner). PPE will be provided as necessary to minimize exposure.
• Typically not required for daily tasks, but PPE may be provided for specific tasks involving potential exposure to hazardous chemicals or bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a customer service or resident care role is preferred, particularly in a healthcare or senior living setting.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provide support to residents by assisting with daily activities, responding to their requests, and ensuring their comfort and satisfaction. Assist new residents in adjusting and orienting themselves to the facility.
• Actively research materials to contribute new ideas for programs and events. Assist with planning, setting up, and decorating for various programs, events, and facility functions.
• Plan and facilitate personalized experiences for the residents, including one-on-one interactions and specialized programs that cater to individual interests and abilities.
• Accompany residents to outside functions and drive them to and from events, personal appointments, and other outings as needed.
• Evaluate resident preferences and interests within 72 hours of their arrival, and continuously assess resident needs to adapt programs based on their abilities.
• Assist with training and supervising volunteers, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute to resident experiences.
• Complete documentation of resident participation and progress, including assessments, care plans, and MDS (Minimum Data Set) records.
• Encourage and assist residents with using technology, including In2L systems, to enhance their experience during their stay.
• Work with all departments in daily programming and creating meaningful experiences for residents.
• Assist in planning the monthly activity calendar and organizing out trips, ensuring a diverse and engaging range of activities.
• Decorate the facility seasonally and in conjunction with facility events to create a welcoming and festive environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support the overall mission of Riverside Senior Living Communities.
• Provide occasional administrative support, such as copying and distributing literature regarding scheduled events, answering phones, managing schedules, and assisting with clerical tasks.
• Assist with light housekeeping tasks, such as tidying common areas or preparing spaces for activities.
• Participate in community outreach efforts to promote Riverside Senior Communities.

Benefits

• Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees