Resident Care Assistant

@ Franciscan Ministries
Franciscan Ministriesfranciscanministries.com

Resident Care Assistant

Wheeling, IL
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

A caring organization seeking Resident Care Assistants to support residents with daily living, social activities, and ensure their well-being in a compassionate environment.

Requirements

  • Caregiving experience 1-2+ years
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Support resident independence

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Prior caregiving experience preferred

Full job description

Overview:

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 $18.00/Hr. Max: USD $19.00/Hr.
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