Resident Care Assistant 1

Heritage Manor of Lockport, a DePaul Senior Living Community, is hiring a part-time Resident Care Assistant for the day shift.

About the role

Under the general direction of the Supervisor-In-Charge, the Resident Care Assistant provides direct personal care and assistance to residents as needed.

Responsibilities

• Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a positive, caring attitude toward all residents, staff, and guests.
• Assists residents with bathing, personal care, and oral hygiene.
• Assists residents with choice of attire and care of clothing.
• Reminds residents of meal times and monitors meal attendance.
• Makes beds daily and changes bedding and linens weekly or as needed.
• Performs rounds on each resident at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Documents and reports all concerns to the supervisor (e.g., changes in behavior, evidence of illness).
• Assists relatives, guests, and visitors as needed or requested; assists with room preparation and welcome of new residents.
• Reminds residents of medication times.
• Attends staff meetings and in-services when requested.
• Keeps scheduled shifts and plans time off in advance with the supervisor.
• Performs housekeeping duties and laundry as scheduled, needed, or requested.
• Inspects building areas and furnishings for wear and defects; completes maintenance requests.
• Assists with activity programs as requested.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• CNA, HHA, or PCA certification preferred.
• One year of work experience in a care-giving field desired.
• Must be dependable, hardworking, and willing to work as part of a team.
• Must have the required references and criminal record check.
• Must have annual TB screening and Health Assessment completed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Desired Qualities

• Warmth, understanding, and responsiveness to residents and their demands and reactions.
• Positive feeling for families and visitors, exercising patience and tact.
• Ability to use initiative, judgment, and resourcefulness and ability to make decisions.

Pay

$16.25 - $16.55 per hour.

Benefits

• 403B with Employer Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Recognition Program
• Employee Discount Program