Resident Assistant (11:00pm to 7:00am)

Montgomery Place; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Place in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced Assisted Living Aide to support residents with daily living activities and social programs. You will help with bathing, dressing, meals, mobility, and continence while promoting independence and resident choice.

The role includes documenting needs, coordinating with care teams, and assisting dining and activity planning. Strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work holidays/weekends are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work some holidays and weekends.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, dining, grooming, mobility, continence).
• Promote independence and resident choice in daily tasks.
• Assist in planning the daily schedule of care on the unit.
• Document resident needs on 24-hour report and other communications.
• Notify the Program Director of significant changes in status.
• Assist in cleaning and organizing the resident’s apartment; collaborate with housekeeping.
• Prepare and serve food in the dining room; maintain kitchen and dining room cleanliness.
• Assist with dining pantry inventory with the dining department.
• Plan social activity programs and encourage participation.
• Escalate issues to maintain quality standards; comply with HIPAA and safety rules.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position SummaryThis staff member is responsible for assisting residents of the Assisted Living Community with activities of daily living and with scheduled social activity programs.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesOverall responsibilitiesAssist resident with the resident's activities of daily living, which include, but are not limited to, bathing, dressing, dining, grooming, mobility and continencePromote resident's independence by assisting residents with tasks in a way that allows the resident to do for themselves what they are able to do and allows the residents to make their own choicesAssist in planning the daily schedule of care on the unitFollow the resident's Services Provided By Form and offer feedback about the resident's comfort and clinical needsAccurately and effectively document resident's daily needs on the unit’s 24 hour report and in other written communicationsResponsible for notifying the Program Director of any significant change in the physical or mental status of a residentAssist in cleaning and organizing the resident’s apartment including emptying the resident's personal trash as well as cleaning up spills and messesWork together with the housekeeping department on the resident's daily cleaningPrepare and serve food in the resident’s dining room - Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room areas including washing dishes, table linens and napkins after every mealWork together with the dining department on the inventory of the catered living unit pantryAssist in planning social activity programs for the unit - Encourage the residents to participate in the activity program and facilitate daily activities based on calendarGeneral ResponsibilitiesAdhere to the policies and procedures of the business with the highest practical standardsParticipate in and maintain current status on all training and education required by the companyCommunicate effectively with all members of the staff, residents and business partnersProvide feedback to others for continuous quality improvement of the entire organizationOpenly accept feedback from others for the continuous quality improvement of the entire organizationEscalate issues when there is appearance that business standards of quality are not presentComply with all rules and regulations of the organization, including HIPAA and safetyPerform other duties as assignedEducation and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Required:High school diploma or equivalent work experienceDemonstrated interest in working with the senior populationResponsible for meeting and maintaining certification requirements (First Aid and CPR)Ability to work some holidays and weekendsPreferred:Experience working with people with dementiaRelated experience working in a Continuing Care Retirement CommunityEssential Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skillsDetail orientationAbility to manage multiple prioritiesLanguage SkillsAbility to read, write and speak English proficientlyPhysical Demands: The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hearFrequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and armsPossess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsPushing/pulling of up to 50 poundsFine hand manipulation (keyboarding)Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Entire building, including resident rooms and common areasThe noise level in the work environment is usually lowReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.