Resident Care Assistant/Caregiver

Company: Emerald Place Memory Care
Location: Glenview
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

*SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY*AM Shift : 6:00AM - 2:30PMPM Shift : 2:00PM - 10:30PM*TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY*AM Shift : 6:00AM - 2:30PMPM Shift: 2:00PM - 10:30PM*OVERNIGHT SHIFT*10PM-6:30AMABOUT US:Anthem Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION:Under general supervision, provides assistance in the personal care and protection of the residents in assisted living.REPORTS TO:Clinical Services Director/Resident Care Coordinator/Resident Care ManagerESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.* Know and understand the vision, purpose, values and goals of Anthem Memory Care.* Cares for residents in the community adhering to all facility policies and procedures;* Provides assistance in resident care including cleaning and bathing, personal hygiene, dressing residents, bed making, taking blood pressure, assisting in ambulating, grooming, helping to activities and other functions;* Reports unusual symptoms and problems of residents to supervisors immediately;* Monitors the emergency call system for emergency calls and responds appropriately;* Cooperates with the dining staff and provides general assistance with resident meals and clean-up; may set tables, serve meals, clear tables and straighten dining room after meals;* Assists lead resident assistants and other staff, as needed;* Maintains daily records;* Assists with emergencies and with safety instruction for residents such as fire drills, etc.;* Answers telephones using Anthem telephone techniques and assists visitors in an assertively friendly manner;* Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program;* Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers;* Attends in-service training workshops, seminars, and meetings;* Promotes and protects the rights of all residents;* Performs other related essential duties as required.MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:A high school education; some vocational/technical training in the nursing field preferred; at least five months experience in a related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:* Requires First Aid and CPR certification;* Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law* Health evaluation to ensure ability to perform duties of the position and the absence of any communicable disease, including tuberculosis and CXR clearance.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $15.50 - $18.84 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Evening shift* Night shiftAbility to commute/relocate:* Glenview, IL 60025: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:* Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)Shift availability:* Day Shift (Preferred)* Night Shift (Preferred)* Overnight Shift (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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