Artis Offer Letter·Wilmette, Illinois
The Caregiver/CNA will assist residents with daily living activities, including grooming, hygiene, bathing, and eating, while also ensuring care plans are followed and monitoring residents for behavioral changes. Responsibilities also include responding to emergencies, documenting care provided, and transporting residents to various functions or locations within the community.
*Full time, 3rd shift (11pm-7am) position offering a Sunday-Thursday schedule. Weekend and holiday availability also required. *Part time positions on 1st shift (7am-3pm), 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) OR 3rd shift (11pm-7am). Schedule required is Friday/Saturday OR Sunday/Monday!
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.
Working at Artis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service "Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today." We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.
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.
Market context
In Illinois, caregiver and CNA openings are often tied to steady demand in long-term care, assisted living, and home-based support for older adults. These roles are competitive when candidates bring dementia-care familiarity, current or obtainable First Aid/CPR, and a willingness to meet continuing education requirements; the listed job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you time researching the details. Before applying, confirm your certification status and highlight any experience supporting patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia.