Resident Care Assistant
@ Franciscan MinistriesResident Care Assistant
About the job
Franciscan Communities in Lemont, IL seeks a Resident Care Aide to help residents with daily living, medication reminders, and leisure activities, ensuring dignity and independence.
Requirements
- Caregiving experience preferred
- Ability to show compassion
- Good communication skills
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1-2 years caregiving experience preferred
Full job description
Resident Care Aide - FT
Franciscan Communities, Lemont, IL
Position Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the residents with activities of daily living, medication reminders, and social and spiritual pursuits to the best of their abilities while promoting their dignity, independence, self-determination, privacy, choice, and rights.
Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities
- Assist the residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting) and medication reminders.
- Identify residents’ physical and cognitive changes, making appropriate follow-up decisions, documentation, and communication to appropriate associates.
- Assist the residents with leisure time programming, including escorting them to and from activities.
- Assist with dining services and general housekeeping duties as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.
Position Requirements
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Licenses/Certifications: N/A
Experience: 1-2+ years of caregiving experience preferred
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to show compassion and empathy toward residents and associates
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Min: USD $17.50/Hr. Max: USD $18.50/Hr.