CNA Caregiver Assisted Living

Foundry Commercial; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meal Every Shift

Competitive pay

Great Place to Work Certified

Associate Recognition Events

Career Growth within Allegro Senior L—

Job summary

Alto Wheaton is hiring Resident Assistants (Caregivers/CNAs) across multiple shifts in our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Wheaton, IL. CNAs earn higher pay but certification is not required to apply. Join a supportive team where compassion and reliability are valued and where free meals are provided each shift.

Available full-time and part-time roles include overnight and memory care slots. Prior experience in senior living is preferred, with opportunities for growth within Allegro

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Must pass required background screening, health screening, and drug-free workplace requirements.
• Experience in healthcare, senior living, or caregiving is preferred.
• CNA certification preferred; but not required in some states.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers, mobility and continence care.
• Assist with meals and dining support, serving meals and clearing tables.
• Respond to emergency calls and requests for assistance.
• Observe, document, and report changes in residents’ condition to supervisors.
• Communicate with residents, families, team members, and visitors professionally.
• Maintain resident care documentation per state regulations and policies.
• Assist with transportation when required.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Maintain professional appearance and promote positive resident experiences.

Skills

Overnight availability

Compassionate

Team player

Education

CNA certification preferred

PCA certificate accepted

Job description

Resident Assistant (Caregiver / CNA) – Alto Wheaton

Wheaton, IL | Full-Time & Part-Time Available
$19.00–$21.00/hr | Free Meal Every Shift

Care differently. Work somewhere that actually feels good.

Alto Wheaton is hiring Full-Time and Part-Time Resident Assistants across multiple shifts in our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. No CNA certification required — but CNAs are welcome and rewarded with higher pay. This is a place where your work is noticed, your residents know your name, and your compassion genuinely matters.

Openings Available

Full-Time | Overnight | 11:00pm–7:00am
Part-Time | Memory Care | 7:00am–3:00pm | Every Other Weekend
Part-Time | Memory Care | 3:00pm–11:00pm | Every Other Weekend
Part-Time | Assisted Living | 3:00pm–11:00pm | Every Other Weekend

What You Bring

• A genuine heart for caring for seniors — required
• CNA certification — not required, but earns higher pay up to $21.00/hr
• Experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, or caregiving — preferred
• Compassionate, dependable, and a strong team player
• Overnight availability required for FT role | Every other weekend required for PT roles

Why Alto Wheaton

Alto Wheaton is a Great Place to Work certified Assisted Living community in the heart of Wheaton — where residents are family and your contributions are valued every single shift. Free meals, competitive pay, and a team that genuinely supports one another make this a role worth showing up for.

• $19.00–$21.00/hr (higher end for CNAs)
• Free Meal Every Shift
• Great Place to Work Certified
• Associate Recognition Events
• Career Growth within Allegro Senior Living

Alto Wheaton

Alto Wheaton | 219 Parkway Drive, Wheaton, IL 60187
$19.00–$21.00/hr | FT & PT Available | All Shifts | No CNA Required

The Resident Assistant (RA) provides direct resident care and support under the supervision of the Resident Care Director, Supervisor-in-Charge, and/or licensed nursing personnel. This role helps maintain a safe, comfortable, and positive physical and social environment while supporting residents’ daily care needs, dignity, independence, and quality of life.

The Resident Assistant assists with activities of daily living, responds to emergency calls, supports dining and daily routines, observes and reports changes in resident condition, maintains required documentation, and communicates professionally with residents, family members, team members, and visitors. The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, service-oriented, and able to work collaboratively in a senior living environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, transfers, mobility, and incontinence care.
• Prepare residents for meals, snacks, and activities, and provide support in the dining room, including serving meals and clearing tables.
• Respond promptly to resident emergency call systems and requests for assistance.
• Observe, document, and report changes in residents’ condition to the appropriate supervisor or designee.
• Communicate with residents, family members, team members, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Maintain required resident care documentation in accordance with state regulations and Allegro Living policies and procedures.
• Assist with resident transportation when required.
• Follow safety, sanitation, infection control, residents’ rights, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements at all times.
• Assist with light cleaning, laundry, resident rooms, offices, and common areas as needed to support a safe and orderly environment.
• Attend meetings and in-service training sessions as required and in accordance with state guidelines.
• Support community standards by maintaining professional appearance, participating in training, and delivering courteous service that promotes positive resident and family experiences.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare, hospitality, senior living, or service environment preferred.
• CNA certification preferred; Personal Care Assistant (PCA) certificate may be accepted. CNA certification may be required in some states.
• Must have and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Must meet applicable state certification and licensure requirements.
• General understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors.
• Experience or aptitude working with Alzheimer’s disease and memory-impaired residents preferred.
• Ability to work well with others and promote a team-oriented environment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age; state-specific guidelines may apply.
• Must pass required background screening, health screening, and drug-free workplace requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation and, where required, a valid driver’s license, an acceptable motor vehicle record, and insurability by the community’s automobile insurance carrier.

What Makes You Successful in This Role

• You provide compassionate, respectful, and dependable support to residents each day.
• You notice changes in resident needs and communicate concerns promptly and professionally.
• You follow safety, infection control, residents’ rights, confidentiality, and documentation requirements carefully.
• You work well with nurses, supervisors, coworkers, residents, and family members.
• You remain calm, professional, and effective in a busy care environment.
• You take ownership of assigned responsibilities and help maintain a positive community experience.

Join Allegro Living and help create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where residents can receive quality care and live with dignity.