Benedictine·Belleville, Illinois
The Care Assistant provides direct resident care and assists with daily services as outlined in individual care plans. They are responsible for maintaining positive communication with residents and families while ensuring a safe and well-supported environment.
Overview Benedictine, where your potential can thrive…come join us. Our Care Assistants do an amazing job of maintaining positive communication and interaction with residents, families and other team members to ensure resident safety and well-being - that is what our residents deserve from Benedictine Associates.
The Care Assistant provides resident care and report to clinical team members. The Care Assistant performs and/or assists in general care and services for residents as outlined in care plans.
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English Must be able to observe and report resident status and implement care plans BLS Certification. Benedictine and our Ministry partners are a non-profit senior care organization founded by the sisters of St. Scholastica that operates on four core values: Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice. We pride ourselves on having an extraordinary team of associates, with outstanding hearts. Our focus is to provide a comforting and empowering culture for our residents and our team members, to help you grow and succeed. With opportunities available throughout the upper Midwest, we need big hearts like yours! EEO/AA/Vet Friendly
18.00-18.50 Benefits Statement A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org.
Candidates must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. A BLS certification is required, along with the ability to observe and report on resident status.
Market context
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