Caregiver/CNA - Weekends

Senior Lifestyle; Lake Bluff (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential companionship and support to residents, particularly those with memory care needs. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, leading engaging group activities, and ensuring a positive environment for both residents and staff. The company offers a comprehensive benefits plan and the opportunity to access your earned wages before payday through DailyPay. If you are kind, engaging, and eager to make a difference in the lives of seniors, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

DailyPay Access

Qualifications

• Experience with seniors, especially those with dementia, is preferred.
• Proficiency in English and basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to residents.
• Assist Memory Care residents with daily living activities.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Independent Decision Making

Engagement with Seniors

Education

CNA or CHHA License

Basic Computer Skills

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

• Provide kind, caring, and consistent companionship and support to residents.
• Provide assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions, as needed, for Memory Care residents to be as independent as possible in their activities of daily living including but not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Participate in and lead one-on-one and group activities.
• Serve residents during mealtime, assist with memory care laundry, and basic housekeeping within the memory care neighborhood.
• Ensure that resident/family/employee concerns receive timely response and follow-up, thus striving to provide a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors, and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors with dementia, including participation in activities, is preferred.
• Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond to emergency situations.
• You may need to have a CNA or CHHA license depending on the state.
• You have basic computer skills. Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word is required.
• You are compassionate, kind, engaging, and helpful.
• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.