Resident Assistant – Assisted Living & Memory Care

Foundry Commercial•Grayslake, IL

13h•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Alto Grayslake is hiring Resident Assistants to provide direct resident care and support in its Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods. Under the supervision of the Resident Care Director, Supervisor-in-Charge, and/or licensed nursing personnel, the Resident Assistant helps maintain a safe, comfortable, and positive physical and social environment while supporting residents’ daily care needs, dignity, independence, and quality of life. The role includes assistance with activities of daily living, responding to emergency calls, supporting meals and daily routines, observing and reporting changes in residents’ condition, maintaining required documentation, and communicating professionally with residents, families, team members, and visitors. The position is available full-time on second or third shift and part-time on first shift, with every other weekend as scheduled. The listed pay is $18.00–$18.50 per hour. Alto Grayslake describes its care team as close-knit and its community as Great Place to Work certified. Allegro Living, LLC is the parent company of Allegro Management Company and Spring Arbor Management Company, formed through a 2025 merger.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age; state-specific guidelines may apply.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must have and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
Must meet applicable state certification and licensure requirements.
Must pass required background and health screenings and meet drug-free workplace requirements.
Must have reliable transportation; where required, must have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable motor vehicle record, and insurability by the community’s automobile insurance carrier.
General understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors.
Ability to work well with others and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
Must provide compassionate, respectful, dependable support and communicate resident concerns promptly and professionally.

Nice To Haves

CNA or NA certification is preferred; a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) certificate may be accepted. CNA certification may be required in some states.
One year of healthcare experience, including Assisted Living, Memory Care, long-term care, rehabilitation, or home health, is preferred.
Experience in a healthcare, hospitality, senior living, or service environment is preferred.
Experience or aptitude working with Alzheimer’s disease and memory-impaired residents is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, positioning, transfers, mobility, and incontinence care.
Prepare residents for meals, snacks, and activities; support dining-room service, including serving meals and clearing tables.
Respond promptly to resident emergency call systems and requests for assistance.
Observe, document, and report changes in residents’ condition to the appropriate supervisor or designee.
Communicate courteously and professionally with residents, family members, team members, and visitors.
Maintain required resident-care documentation in accordance with state regulations and Allegro Living policies and procedures.
Assist with resident transportation when required.
Follow safety, sanitation, infection-control, residents’ rights, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements.
Assist with light cleaning and laundry in resident rooms, offices, and common areas as needed.
Attend required meetings and in-service training sessions in accordance with state guidelines.
Maintain a professional appearance, participate in training, and provide courteous service that promotes positive resident and family experiences.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.