Resident Care Assistant
@ Franciscan MinistriesResident Care Assistant
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About the job
St. Joseph Village in Chicago provides compassionate senior care, focusing on dignity, respect, and fostering independence. The Resident Care Assistant role involves assisting with daily living, medication reminders, and social activities, promoting resident well-being in a supportive environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1-2+ years caregiving experience
- Ability to show compassion
- Empathy toward residents
Qualifications
- High school education
- Caregiving experience preferred
- Able to relate to seniors
- Team-oriented mindset
Full job description
Join a compassionate, mission-driven community at St. Joseph Village in Chicago, where your work as a Resident Care Aide truly makes a difference every day. Here, you’re more than an employee — you’re a valued member of a team dedicated to dignity, respect, and exceptional care for our residents. We offer a supportive environment, meaningful relationships with residents, opportunities for growth, and the chance to bring comfort and joy to those who call our community home. If you’re passionate about caregiving and want to be part of a workplace that feels like family, St. Joseph Village is the place for you.
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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