Resident Safety & Security Officer

Wentworth Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Retirement / Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Wentworth Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Inc. is seeking a security associate to enhance safety for residents, staff, and visitors. The role involves monitoring shifts, enforcing rules, conducting rounds, and documenting findings to support a secure environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong written and spoken English, and excellent interpersonal skills. Training in crisis prevention and intervention is provided, with emphasis on professional conduct in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Positive employer references required.
• Good communication skills required.
• Ability to read and write English with proper spelling and grammar.
• Ability to speak English clearly.
• Willingness to work harmoniously with all personnel.
• Ability to deal tactfully with residents, family, staff and public.
• Patience, tact, cheerfulness and enthusiasm.
• Ability to maintain professional conduct in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain alert attention throughout the entire shift.
• Complete rounds of unit/facility and document location and status of residents.
• Enforce rules and regulations of the unit/facility with residents.
• Contribute to overall safety of the unit and facility.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings, trainings and in-services.
• Report signs of resident abuse or neglect.
• Respect and enforce resident rights and dignity.
• Maintain high personal and professional standards.
• Sit at assigned location and supervise the post; arrange coverage during breaks.
• Sign residents in and out on pass using the Pass Sign-In/Sign-Out Sheet.
• Search bags and items for contraband.
• Assist in locating eloped residents and respond to alarms.
• Provide special observations as requested; fill out required forms.
• Monitor resident behaviors and report to Behavioral Health staff as needed.
• Participate in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training and interventions.
• Perform rounds on behavioral health units and document on the Security Rounds form.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Observation

Teamwork

Crisis management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Wentworth Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Inc. is seeking a security associate to enhance safety for residents, staff, and visitors. The role involves monitoring shifts, enforcing rules, conducting rounds, and documenting findings to support a secure environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, strong written and spoken English, and excellent interpersonal skills. Training in crisis prevention and intervention is provided, with emphasis on professional conduct in