Resident Assistant (Caregiver) - Cedarlake

American House Senior Living Communities•Plainfield, IL

20d

About The Position

Resident Assistants are an essential part of the wellness team, providing basic personal assistance to residents to help maintain their highest level of functional independence and psychosocial wellness under the direction and supervision of an RN or LPN. The role includes supporting residents with daily living, companionship, activities, meals, room cleanliness, and laundry as assigned. Resident Assistants observe residents and report changes or concerns to the Wellness Director, respond promptly to emergency response system calls, complete required documentation, and participate in wellness meetings and mandatory training. They follow safety procedures and department policies, support communication with families and visitors, and provide care in accordance with American House’s mission and philosophy. American House Senior Living Communities was founded in 1979 with a vision of providing high-quality senior housing at a price affordable for retirees and their families. Its mission is to enrich the lives of those it serves by fostering meaningful relationships, and its vision is to provide innovative senior housing with sustainable excellence and compassionate care.

Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with residents and staff.
Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry 40 pounds and move quickly around the community to provide emergency assistance to residents.
Ability to maintain a safe environment for patients and coworkers and transport patients and equipment as appropriate.
High school diploma or equivalent educational experience.
Minimum age of 18.
Must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, TB test, and physical.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with seniors.
CNA certification.
Previous experience in assisted living or memory care.

Responsibilities

Provide companionship, build rapport, and establish trusting relationships with residents.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including ambulation, transfers, showering, personal hygiene, incontinence care, feeding, reminders, and supervision.
Gather residents for activities and conduct group or one-on-one activities as requested.
Perform daily tasks safely and adhere to safety procedures.
Serve residents’ meals and complete after-meal cleanup.
Keep resident rooms clean and tidy throughout the day and handle resident laundry as assigned.
Observe residents and report concerns, including skin breakdown, rash, behavioral or speech changes, and changes in appearance, to the Wellness Director.
Follow safety regulations and procedures for fire protection, infection control, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous waste, and quality assurance.
Communicate with family members, visitors, and volunteers in a customer service-oriented manner.
Report changes in residents’ psychosocial or physical condition and skin breakdown to the Wellness Director.
Report complaints, grievances, and instances of abuse to the Wellness Director and/or Executive Director.
Answer emergency response system calls immediately.
Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
Complete required documentation and paperwork.
Participate in wellness meetings and mandatory training.
Ensure compliance with American House’s mission, philosophy, and written Wellness Department policies and procedures.
Perform assigned tasks according to policies and procedures and instructions from the Wellness Director and other leadership team members.