Resident Assistant - Assisted Living - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Resident Assistant provides routine daily care and services including bathing, dressing, exercising, toileting, meal service and general comfort of residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and / or skills required;

other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Assists with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, exercising, and toileting and meal services
• Reports to the nurse changes in the resident’s status or any other notable changes
• Responds to calls from residents for assistance
• Ensures resident areas are clean, tidy, and up to The Oaks at Bartlett standards
• Assists residents with transfers by following the policies and procedures for using a gait belt, sit to stand lift or Hoyer lift.

Hoyer lifts and Stand up lifts can only be done by Nurses and C.N.A.’s

• Practices good customer service while caring for all residents and working with coworkers.
• Provides positive interactions throughout the shift.
• Assist with resident activities, as necessary
• Adheres to all professional standards, follow policies and procedures, and abides by all Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, Preferred
• One or more years of experience in a caregiving role, Preferred
• CPR Certification, Preferred
• Ability to provide patient centered care
• Ability to recognize unusual or emergency situations that require intervention
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to work in a team environment and individually
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to push residents in wheelchairs up to 300 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, bend, stoop, reach, and balance and carry supplies.

Benefits for full-time employees include :

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Medical Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance (employer paid)
• Long term disability and Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for both Full time and Part time 1
• 401(k) with company matching incentive
• Verizon and AT&T discounts for as much as 25% on your monthly service
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• On-Site Dining Program

The Oaks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or genetics.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and Flu Vaccine required to be eligible for employment at the community

6 : 00 am - 2 : 00 pm

2 : 00 pm - 10 : 00 pm

10 : 00 pm - 6 : 00 am