Caregiver

Anam Memory Care; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Anam Memory Care in Rockford, IL seeks a compassionate Caregiver / Resident Care Assistant to support residents with daily living activities and meaningful engagement. The role emphasizes dignity, safety, and a warm, homelike environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, monitoring wellbeing, and collaborating with Life Enrichment staff to enhance residents' quality of life.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in assisted living or similar care settings is preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with dementia or older adults is preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and promote dignity, safety, and meaningful engagement.
• Support ADLs including dressing, hygiene, bathing, toileting, eating and mobility.
• Monitor resident safety and wellbeing, document health observations.
• Participate in life enrichment activities with residents and staff.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming environment and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Complete light administrative and supply-related tasks.

Skills

Experience in assisted living

Experience with dementia

Healthcare knowledge

Older adults care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Caregiver / Resident Care Assistant

Anam Memory Care is a community rooted in love, nurturing, and friendship for individuals living with dementia. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care - mind, heart, body, and spirit - and we are growing our team of compassionate professionals.

Job Type: Begins as Part-Time

Shifts Available: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

Position Overview

As a Caregiver, you will play a vital role in supporting residents with daily living activities while promoting dignity, safety, and meaningful engagement. You will help create a warm, homelike environment where residents feel valued and supported.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): dressing, hygiene, bathing, toileting, eating, mobility, and more
• Support instrumental ADLs: housekeeping, laundry, personal belongings, and telephone use
• Monitor resident safety and overall well-being
• Document important health and behavioral observations
• Participate in life enrichment activities alongside residents and Life Enrichment staff
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and welcoming environment
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Complete light administrative and supply-related tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Experience in assisted living, long-term care, or similar care settings
• Experience working with individuals with dementia or older adults
• Knowledge of healthcare practices