Resident Care Assistant 1

## Overview Heritage Manor, a DePaul Senior LIving Community is hiring a per-diem Resident Care Assistant to work a varied schedule. Under the general direction of the Supervisor-In-Charge, the Resident Care Assistant provides direct personal care and assistance to residents as needed. The pay range for this opportunity is $16.25 - $16.55 per hour. Why work for DePaul? - **Make a positive difference in someone's life** - **Supportive work environment** - **We value diversity** - **Opportunity for professional development and career advancement** - **Excellent benefits and competitive wages** ## Responsibilities - Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a positive, caring attitude toward all residents, staff and guests - Assists residents with bathing, personal care and oral hygiene. - Assists residents with choice of attire and care of clothing. - Reminds residents of meal times and monitors meal attendance.. - Makes beds daily and changes bedding and linens weekly or as needed. - Performs rounds on each resident at the beginning and end of each shift. - Documents and reports all concerns to the supervisor; (i.e. changes in behavior, evidence of illness etc.) - Assists relatives, guests and visitors as needed or requested. Will also assist with room preparation and welcome of new residents. - Reminds residents of medication times. - Attends staff meetings and in-services when requested. - Keeps scheduled shifts and plans time off in advance with the supervisor. - Performs housekeeping duties and laundry as scheduled needed or requested. - Inspects building areas and furnishings for wear and defects, completes maintenance requests. - Assists with activity programs as requested. - Performs other duties as requested or assigned. ## Qualifications - High School diploma or GED preferred. - CNA, HHA or PCA certification preferred. - One year work experience in a care-giving field desired. - Must be dependable, hardworking and willing to work as part of a team. - Must have the required references and criminal record check. - Must have annual TB screening and Health Assessment completed. - Must be at least 18 years of age. **Desired Qualities** - Warmth, understanding and responsiveness to residents and their demands and reactions. - Positive feeling for families and visitors, exercising patience and tact. - Ability to use initiative, judgment and resourcefulness and ability to make decisions. ## Benefits DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and program need.