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Memory Care Resident Care Assistant

Franciscan Ministries, Homer Glen, IL, United States


Caregiver Position

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the residents with activities of daily living, medication reminders, and social and spiritual pursuits to the best of their abilities while promoting their dignity, independence, self-determination, privacy, choice, and rights.
Essential functions, key duties, and responsibilities include:
Assist the residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting) and medication reminders.
Identify residents' physical and cognitive changes, making appropriate follow-up decisions, documentation, and communication to appropriate associates.
Assist the residents with leisure time programming, including escorting them to and from activities.
Assist with dining services and general housekeeping duties as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.
Position requirements include:
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Licenses/Certifications: CPR
Experience: 1-2+ years of caregiving experience preferred
Skills and abilities include:
Ability to show compassion and empathy toward residents and associates
Min USD $17.00/Hr.
Max USD $20.00/Hr.