Residential Living Assistant jobs in Chicago, IL

Do you enjoy working in an environment where what you do matters? Do you want to go home each evening proud that you had a positive impact on someone’s life that day? If yes, we are looking for you! You deserve more than just a paycheck; at Spectrum Retirement Communities you will have the opportunity to participate in:

Starting Salary: $16/hour

Job Type: Full Time/Part Time

Benefits:

Full Time Team Members

• Medical and Dental – Choose between 2 competitive and comprehensive options for each
• Vision
• Life and AD&D – Basic coverage at no cost to you
• Short Term Disability – Basic coverage at no cost to you
• HSA or FSA Spending Accounts – Save the equivalent of your tax bracket for health or dependent day care expenses for both you and your dependents
• Supplemental Insurance – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life and Dependent Life Coverage, and Identity Protection
• Continuing Education Reimbursement

Part Time and Full Time Team Members

• Competitive Salary
• Get paid daily! We've partnered with DailyPay to offer team members more control over their earnings.
• Quarterly performance wage increases
• Employer Matched 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employer Assistance Program – confidential resources and counseling at no cost to you
• Perk Spot discount program for endless savings at restaurants, retailers, veterinary clinics, mortgage services, and so much more

Responsibilities:

The Resident Assistant provides assistance to residents in a manner that meets or exceeds community expectations. You may be required to respond to emergency calls and situations; document and report care provided; and transport residents to various functions or locations. Familiarity and willingness to work with elderly population is essential for this role.

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living such as grooming, oral hygiene, bath/shower, hair, and maintaining resident apartments
• Transport residents within the community to other departments and/or functions.
• Document and report care provided and resident observations
• Obtain vital signs, heights, and weights.

Requirements:

• A big smile, eagerness to learn, and compassion for our Residents
• Under the age of 18 must provide proper schoolwork authorization (if applicable)
• Minimum requirement of high school diploma or equivalent
• Completes all state educational requirements
• Receives and maintains First Aid certification and Heimlich Maneuver training, facilitated by the company

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC and its affiliated companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We also participate in the E-Verify program, a service of DHS and SSA.

For more information, please visit https://spectrumretirement.com