Resident Care Assistant

Ciel Plainfield LLC - Plainfield, IL

Part-time

Plainfield, IL

About the position

The Resident Care Assistant at Ciel Plainfield LLC plays a vital role in providing essential care and support to residents, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being. This part-time position involves performing various personal care activities, assisting with daily living tasks, and engaging residents in recreational programming, all while adhering to company and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform various resident care activities and related nonprofessional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of residents.
• Carry out daily plan of care including all aspects of basic daily living and personal care needs and document appropriately.
• Execute daily activities for residents as scheduled.
• Serve and assist residents with meals.
• Know the location of assigned residents within the community.
• Listen and respond to the needs of residents and staff members.
• Monitor residents' general medical condition and report changes to Wellness Leadership.
• Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of residents.
• Maintain current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation.
• Inform the Health and Wellness Director of supply and equipment needs.
• Attend all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Complete routine light housekeeping and laundry tasks for the unit.
• Assist in maintaining a calm atmosphere.
• Follow through with all assignments on a timely basis in accordance with chain of command when Health and Wellness Director is not on duty.
• Report any unusual behavior of a resident to Wellness Leadership.
• Learn, understand, and maintain residents' rights.
• Follow established infection control and standard precaution policies, fire, and safety policies.
• Attend training courses and maintain up to date training through designated Learning Management System (LMS).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license preferred.
• Valid CPR Certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of the English language sufficient to read, write and interpret administrative information.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a similar role or environment is preferred.