DO YOU DESIRE TO WORK FOR AN ORGANIZATION THAT TRULY CARES?

Cedarhurst is more than just a place to live, it's a thriving community specifically designed with the best interests of our residents and staff in mind.

This is an opportunity to join our team at Cedarhurst of Woodridge as a RESIDENT ASSISTANT. We currently have an opportunity available on our overnight shift (10p - 6:15a). If you want to have the ability to truly make an impact on someone's life and enjoy working with seniors, this is the prefect opportunity for you!

At Cedarhurst Living, our team believes in Assisted Living and Memory Care that values seniors and their families. Cedarhurst of Woodridge is a community with the mission of being the best place a senior has ever lived. We accomplish this by relying on a set of core values to support a positive culture of caring, respect and authenticity. This spirit fills each of our communities with an atmosphere of warmth, friendship, and family. Cedarhurst professionals use their expertise and genuine respect for our residents to serve in ways that encourage independence, dignity and individuality. We believe it’s important to take time to get to know the residents you will be serving and to put into practice our company values:

• PASSIONATE - about what you do and the care you provide.
• TRUSTWORTHY – trust is earned by outstanding service and dedication to our residents.
• EMPATHETIC - toward the residents we serve; and be there to listen, assist and above all else – care.
• POSITIVE - in your interactions with our residents affording them the opportunity to experience the best place they’ve ever lived.
• RESPECTFUL - toward the residents and others, giving them the attention, dignity and independence they deserve.
• APPROACHABLE – together we are family. Honest care and personalized service cannot be faked.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to be part of an organization who believes in making a difference in seniors’ lives, Cedarhurst is it!

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist and provide direction to residents with personal care needs which enable the resident to maintain good personal hygiene, to carry out activities of daily living, to maintain good health and to participate in the activities of the community.

Essential Duties include the following: The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assists residents in their personal care which includes direction and assistance in grooming, hygiene, dressing, nutrition, etc.
• Assists residents to and from dining room as needed and assists with meals.
• Encourages and assists residents to participate in activities.
• Listens to and understands the problems of residents and reports observations immediately to Director, if appropriate.
• Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities.
• Sets a good example for residents and other staff members by appearance, conduct and interest in job.
• Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards.
• Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies.
• Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Health care or nurse’s aide training with a 100 hour nurse's aide training preferred.
• One year nurse's aide experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must possess a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding senior living care, as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living.
• Must exhibit and promote a high level of customer service, hospitality, curiosity and friendliness towards all residents, visitors, employees and the overall community.
• MUST PASS A DRUG TEST AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Basic ability of using Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word applications, a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand and walk.
• The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The associate is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance of a second team member and/or mechanical devices.
• Must be able to push up to 350lb. (wheelchair).
• The associate may occasionally be required to lift greater than 200 pounds with the assistance of additional staff and/or a mechanical lift.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.