caregiver / cna - Chicago, IL , USA, United States - Artis Senior Living

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    • Starting pay is $19 - $21 / hour
    • This is a full time position offering a Sunday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Saturday schedule on 2nd shift, 3pm-11pm.
    The Caregiver / CNA will provide assistance with daily living activities for residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia.

    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 with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.

    The Care Partner / CNA will:

    • Assist with activities of daily living such as grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, bathing/showering, eating, etc.
    • Assist with personal and household chores, such as tidying up room, errands, delivering mail and/or newspapers.
    • Transport residents within the community to meals, enrichment activities, and other programs as needed.
    • Ensure resident care plans are reviewed and followed consistently.
    • Observe and monitor residents for behavioral changes and/or adverse reactions to medications or treatment plans. Communicate any changes to clinical staff immediately, as well as document changes thoroughly.
    • Respond to emergency calls, resident/visitor's requests and correct environment hazards in a timely, appropriate and safe manner.
    • Observe community policies and procedures regarding resident and team member safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service.
    • Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality at all times.
    • Adhere to all Infection Prevention, OSHA, fire and safety regulations at all times, to ensure the safety and well-being of all community residents.
    • Perform all other duties as requested.

    Education Requirements:

    • Must possess current CNA certification.
    • Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by state.
    • Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.