HR Assistant Temporary

Job Description

Position: Human Resources Assistant

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: HR Director

Position Purpose: Assists the HR Director as assigned.

Position Overview

At St. Dominic Village our mission is to provide compassionate care and foster an environment where our residents can achieve their highest potential. This position would lead the team of activities and serve as the Activity Director for the Assisted and Independent Living facility.

Qualifications and Personal Sills and Traits Desired / Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two (2) years experience working with activities and or special events in a senior living setting.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the organization.
• Must present oneself in a professional manner with a friendly attitude and voice when greeting the public.
• Must be loving compassionate understanding individual with capacity to recognize and adapt to changes in the employee and residents limitations and needs.
• Must demonstrate mature judgement.
• Must willingly demonstrate the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Must demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter with job duties.
• Must have reliable transportation and have a valid drivers license and good driving record.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational skills are necessary
• May be subject to hostile or emotional residents family members visitors or personnel.
• Ability to read write speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member contribute to and be an example of teamwork.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel residents family members visitors government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to coordinate and conduct meetings set and achieve goals.
• Previous HR Experience Required.

Demonstrate Positive Customer Service Towards Residents Family Members & Co-Workers

• Smile and project positive body language and eye contact
• Listen attentively validate concerns and respect all faiths
• Communicate openly with residents family members and co-workers
• Provide pro-active/prompt problem solving
• Identify self when approaching or being approached

Standards of Performance

• Demonstrate professionalism and act as a positive example model for fellow employees
• Adhere to HIPPA regulations and maintain privacy and confidentiality of resident
• and employee records
• Demonstrate dependability in attendance
• Abide by and Honor Resident Rights
• Adhere to and enforce established facility policies and procedures
• Maintain calm demeanor in stressful situations
• Demonstrate patience tact and empathy when dealing with residents staff families
• and visitors
• Always wear a name badge when on duty
• Demonstrate attention to detail in job performance
• Maintain a positive work environment and avoid discrimination
• Maintain licensure and/or certification according to State licensing agency

Responsibilities

Ability to perform the following duties along with all other duties as requested by Human Resources Director. It is the responsibility of each individual at St Dominics to provide ultimate customer service to our internal and external customers.

• Maintain corporate New Hire Materials
• Assists with new hire orientation and onboarding
• Perform background checks and drug tests
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment organization-wide meetings employee recognition events holiday parties and retirement celebrations.
• Answer benefits-related questions from employees
• Be discrete in all HR matters
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and other Requirements of the Position

• Have the flexibility to bend/stoop squat repetitively during shift.
• Have the ability to lift up to 40lbs
• Have the ability to regularly kneel repetitively during shifts.
• Have the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis during shift.
• Have the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis during shift.
• Have the ability to walk extensively throughout the shift.
• Have the ability to interact with all staff and residents in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Promote and Preserve the Core Values of St. Dominic Village

• DIGNITY/RESPECT for each person residents family members and staff

Including but not limited to:

• • Personal rights
  • Spiritual beliefs and practices
  • Immediate environment
  • Physical frailties and limitations
  • Emotional frailties and limitations

• EMPATHY towards residents and family members:

• Listening
  • Non-judgmental
  • Attentiveness
  • Responsiveness

• HONESTY/TRUSTWORTHINESS demonstrated during the course of daily duties

• Respect the rights of all residents
• Follow thru with job assignments
• Do not accept gratuities from residents and/or family members
• Respect and protect others property

• PATIENCE in understanding and acknowledging the changes of the aging process:

• Allow residents time to perform daily activities
• Allow residents time to communicate wants and needs
• Preserve the residents right to maintain independence