Resident Assistant EOW PT- PM shift in AL

Encore Village of Schaumburg; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Village of Schaumburg is seeking a Full-time Resident Assistant for the Assisted Living Department. The PM shift includes working every other weekend and providing support to residents to enhance wellbeing and independence.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, instrumental tasks, safety checks, and accurate documentation. Prior caregiving experience is preferred, and applicants should be capable of communicating clearly with the care team.

Qualifications

• Prior caregiving experience preferred.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living.
• Good communication and observation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting as needed.
• Help with instrumental ADLs such as bed making and laundry.
• Provide minimal to light assistance with incontinence care.
• Conduct safety checks and monitor resident wellbeing.
• Notice changes in residents’ behavior or health and report them.
• Document information clearly in residents’ records and communicate with team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Resident Care

Communication

Documentation

Observation

Job description

Encore Village of Schaumburg is currently hiring for Resident Assistants in our Assisted Living Department. FT PM shift with every other weekend rotation.

The Resident Assistant will provide support to residents, assist them in their physical and emotional wellbeing and assist each resident to reach their highest level of independence.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides minimal to moderate assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
• Provides assistance with instrumental activities of daily living such as bed making and laundry.
• Provides minimal assistance with incontinence care.
• Performs safety checks.
• Recognizes and responds to changes in residents' behavior, cognitive and physical functioning and level of participation and interaction with others.
• Communicates both verbal and written information objectively and timely to management team.
• Documents clearly and legibly in residents' records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Previous caregiving experience preferred.

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.