Resident Support

LCS Senior Living•Naperville, IL

43d•$17

About The Position

We believe that great work is fueled by passion - a passion for the people you serve and the way you serve them. Especially in senior living careers, you need a strong team of individuals with varied strengths but one common goal: to offer quality care and a fulfilling lifestyle to our senior residents. Monarch Landing is Naperville's premier Life Plan Community, conveniently located near Route 59 & Interstate 88. We are actively looking for a hospitality-minded Resident Support, to join our team! GENERAL SUMMARY: The Resident Support works as part of a team in an assigned household sharing in the completion of all tasks related to resident/guest care and household operation, including meal service, and laundry. Respects the person-centered care environment by offering choices to residents.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergencies.
Ability to function independently and in a team environment.
Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
Ability to keep information confidential.
Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, and staff. Requires a courteous, positive, friendly, and helpful attitude.
Regular and predictable attendance is essential for this position.

Nice To Haves

Some experience working in a skilled nursing environment is preferred.
Completion of food service sanitation course required within first thirty (30) days of hire.

Responsibilities

Assists in serving meals, and cleaning the household kitchen(s).
Works collaboratively with team members to maintain the functioning of the household-according to resident preferences.
Responsible for washing dishes and trash removal after every meal.
Check the laundry room for washed clothes to put away and check with staff on the floor for any laundry that still needs to be washed.
Provides opportunities for all residents to participate in the daily life and decision-making of the household in meaningful ways.
Respect the resident's suite and household as home and assist the residents in feeling in charge of everything that happens within.
Maintains confidentiality and privacy of resident information and care.