Resident Care Assistant - Chicago Illinois

Company: Franciscan Ministries
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 01/13/2025

Resident Care Assistant at Franciscan Ministries summary:
The Resident Care Assistant is responsible for aiding residents in daily activities, medication reminders, and facilitating social engagement, all while supporting their dignity and independence. Key responsibilities include assisting with personal care tasks, observing and documenting residents' physical and cognitive changes, and helping with leisure activities and dining services. This role requires a compassionate approach to caregiving and a commitment to following all relevant policies and procedures.
Overview: Position: Resident Care Assistant -Full time and Part Time PM shift open -Position SummaryIn this role, you will be responsible for assisting the residents with activities of daily living, medication reminders, and social and spiritual pursuits to the best of their abilities while promoting their dignity, independence, self-determination, privacy, choice, and rights. -Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

Assist the residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting) and medication reminders. Identify residents' physical and cognitive changes, making appropriate follow-up decisions, documentation, and communication to appropriate associates.
• Assist the residents with leisure time programming, including escorting them to and from activities.Assist with dining services and general housekeeping duties as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.Position RequirementsEducation: High School Diploma/GEDLicenses/Certifications: N/AExperience: 1-2+ years of caregiving experience preferredSkills & Abilities:
  Ability to show compassion and empathy toward residents and associates#LivingJoyfully
  
  Keywords:
  Resident Care Assistant, personal care, medication reminders, daily living activities, caregiving, compassionate care, elderly support, assisted living, patient assistance, healthcare
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