Resident Assistant

Smith Senior Living; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer contribution

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Smith Senior Living in Chicago is seeking dedicated nursing aides to provide compassionate resident care on rotating weekends. Positions available part-time and full-time with starting pay of 18.25 USD per hour, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities include daily personal hygiene, charting care, and supporting resident independence. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months in a care-related role.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Licensure: None
• Experience: 6 months in relevant field

Responsibilities

• Completion of all tasks related to resident care and unit operation
• Encouraging residents' independence and participation in social activities
• Observing and reporting changes in residents' conditions
• Providing compassionate services and guidance to the residents
• Provides daily personal hygiene and care
• Charts electronically and on sheets (as needed) at appropriate times and at completion of tasks
• Ensures all supplies are adequately accounted for and maintains charge book as directed. Accounts for all items used by residents.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Part-time and Full-time

Rotating Weekends

Starting Pay: $18.25 (Commensurate with experience)

Responsibilities

• Completion of all tasks related to resident care and unit operation
• Encouraging residents' independence and participation in social activities
• Observing and reporting changes in residents' conditions
• Providing compassionate services and guidance to the residents
• Provides daily personal hygiene and care
• Charts electronically and on sheets (as needed) at appropriate times and at completion of tasks
• Ensures all supplies are adequately accounted for and maintains charge book as directed. Accounts for all items used by residents.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Licensure: None
• Experience: 6 months in relevant field

Benefits

• 401k with up to 4% employer contribution
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance as well as Flexible Spending Account
• Generous paid time off package and opportunity for PTO buy back
• Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement