Resident Assistant

Presbyterian Living Career•Evanston, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a team where you can bring your passion, strengths, and best self as a Resident Assistant? At Westminster Place, you’ll join a mission-driven community where employees work together to deliver a truly personalized experience for our residents. Our team values collaboration, compassion, and shared expertise, and we’re searching for individuals who lead with heart and help create a positive, uplifting environment. If you’re someone who enjoys making a difference, building meaningful connections, and contributing to a workplace centered on wellness, independence, joy, and security, you’ll feel right at home here. The main function of this position is to provide direct and indirect care under supervision of the nurse to a selected group of residents. This role can be in skilled care department or assisted living department.

Requirements

Current certification as a nursing assistant with the Illinois Department of Public Health
Able to speak, read, write and comprehend English skills needed to use medical terminology on the job
Ability to do simple arithmetic
Good communication skills
Interest in working with older adults
General knowledge of the needs of geriatric residents
CPR certified, Accredited by American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Personal hygiene, grooming advice and assistance.
Dressing assistance.
Stand-by shower or full bathing assistance.
Handling and care of clothing and other personal property, including dentures, glasses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices.
Escorting and transporting residents, transferring as needed.
Provides assistance to low vision residents by reading mail, menus, schedules, etc.
Reminds residents of activities and special events.
Observes and reports perceived changes in resident's physical condition and cognitive/emotional status according to policies and procedures.
Monitors for and reports unusual occurrences, accidents or safety concerns and reports to Director of Assisted Living.
Reminds residents to take pre-dispensed, self-administered medications, observes residents and documents whether or not the resident takes the medications according to established policies and procedures.