Resident Assistant Caregiver Weekend Assisted Living

Allegro Senior Living•Wheaton, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Alto Wheaton is hiring Part-Time Resident Assistants for every-other-weekend shifts in our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. No CNA certification required — but CNAs are welcome and rewarded with higher pay. This is a place where your work is noticed, your residents know your name, and your compassion genuinely matters. The primary responsibility of the Resident Assistant is to provide resident care services, as scheduled, under the supervision of the Resident Services Director (RSD) in Assisted Living areas, maintaining a positive physical and social environment.

Requirements

Every other weekend availability — required
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum one (1) year related health care experience required.
In any Community with an Ensemble Program, applicant must successfully complete required dementia training.
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

CNA certification — not required, but earns higher pay up to $21.00/hr
Experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, or caregiving — preferred
Certification in CPR and first aid preferred or as required by the state.
May be a Licensed or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing Assistant (NA) depending on the state requirements, if licensed or certified must be in good standing with the state licensing or certifying agency.
Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, hands-on care to Assisted Living and Memory Care residents
Assist with daily living activities — bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and more
Build genuine, meaningful relationships with residents and their families
Monitor resident well-being and communicate changes to the care team promptly
Support a safe, clean, and welcoming environment every shift
Approach all encounters with residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, medicinal reminders, and incontinence care.
Keep proper records of care including a resident service plan and documenting services provided.
Be familiar with resident service plan and document all service provided.
Work closely and maintain daily communications with the Resident Services associates so that a continuity of care and services is maintained for the residents.
Promote a safe environment for residents, associates, and visitors.
Support the programming and operations of the neighborhood.
Additional job duties assigned – see full job description.