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Care Associate - Assisted Living (AL)

Senior Lifestyle

Park Ridge, ILFull-time$19–21.5/hrPosted 4mo agoStill listed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19–21.5/hr
Location
Park Ridge, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Senior Lifestyle is hiring a Care Associate - Assisted Living (AL). The Care Associate assists residents with daily living activities such as medication reminders, bathing, grooming, and dressing. This role involves providing emotional and social support, documenting assistance, and communicating resident issues to supervisors. The associate is expected to respect resident independence, dignity, and confidentiality while working as part of a team.

Key focus areas include Provide assistance with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, and escort service, Follow the schedule of resident’s needs set out by supervisor, and Provide emotional and social support to residents.

Successful candidates bring 1+ Years Senior Care Experience and COVID-19 Vaccination Proof. Important skills include Medication Reminders, Bathing Assistance, Grooming Assistance, Dressing Assistance, Escort Service, and Activities Of Daily Living.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medication RemindersBathing AssistanceGrooming AssistanceDressing AssistanceEscort ServiceActivities of Daily LivingEmotional SupportSocial SupportDaily Log DocumentationConfidentialityBasic Computer SkillsCompassionateProfessionalKindEngagingEmpatheticHelpfulCollaborationHandle Multiple Tasks Safely and EfficientlyIndependent Decision MakingSolve Practical ProblemsDeal With Variables in High Stress SituationsMaintain a Positive and Friendly Demeanor

Qualifications

1+ Year Senior Care ExperienceEnglish ProficiencyCOVID-19 VaccinationCNA or CHHA License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Salary: $19-$21.50 per hour 

  • Provide assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.

  • Follow the schedule of resident’s needs set out by supervisor.

  • Provide emotional and social support to residents.

  • Document daily log of assistance.

  • Inform supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.

  • Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.

  • Respect residents’ confidentiality.

  • You have at least one year of experience working in senior care.

  • Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisor and other employees, and respond and communicate to emergency situations.

  • You may need to have a CNA or CHHA license depending on the state.

  • You have basic computer skills. 

  • You are compassionate, professional, kind, engaging, empathetic and helpful.

  • You have the ability to work as a part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and efficiently.

  • You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

  • You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in high stress situations.

  • You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers. Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

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