Care Associate (PRN)

Senior Lifestyle • Oak Brook, IL

75d

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for providing assistance to residents in the Memory Care Program with their activities of daily living, enabling them to lead a quality life while maintaining their dignity. You will provide kind, caring, and consistent companionship and support to residents, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions to be as independent as possible in their daily activities.

Requirements

• Experience working with seniors with dementia including participation in activities is preferred.
• Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties and communicate effectively.
• CNA or CHHA license may be required depending on the state.
• Basic computer skills; proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word is required.
• Compassionate, kind, engaging, and helpful demeanor.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward residents and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide kind, caring, and consistent companionship and support to residents.
• Assist Memory Care residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Participate in and lead one-on-one and group activities.
• Serve residents during mealtime and assist with memory care laundry and basic housekeeping within the memory care neighborhood.
• Ensure that resident/family/employee concerns receive timely response and follow up, striving to provide a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors, and co-workers.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Access to DailyPay for earned but unpaid wages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees