Resident Care Assistant

Woodlands at Canterfield·West Dundee, Illinois

$18 - $22/hrPart Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 4 days ago

Practice for this role

Resident Care Assistant · $18 - $22/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-45% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Illinois ($32.73/hr, n=11367)

$0.01/hr · lowesthighest · $72,000/hr

this role: $18.00/hrmedian $32.73/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 11,367 posted healthcare roles in Illinois rates. This role sits in the 22nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 45% below the Illinois median for similar positions.

The Resident Care Assistant provides direct support to residents with daily living activities, including grooming, bathing, and medication reminders. They also facilitate social engagement and assist with dining and housekeeping tasks to ensure resident well-being.

Overview

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the residents with activities of daily living, medication reminders, and social and spiritual pursuits to the best of their abilities while promoting their dignity, independence, self-determination, privacy, choice, and rights. Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities Assist the residents with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting) and medication reminders. Identify residents’ physical and cognitive changes, making appropriate follow-up decisions, documentation, and communication to appropriate associates. Assist the residents with leisure time programming, including escorting them to and from activities. Assist with dining services and general housekeeping duties as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates. Position Requirements Education: High School Diploma/GED Licenses/Certifications: N/A Experience: 1-2+ years of caregiving experience preferred Skills & Abilities: Ability to show compassion and empathy toward residents and associates #LIVING JOYFULLY Min USD $18.00/Hr. Max USD $22.00/Hr.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED and demonstrate compassion and empathy. While not mandatory, 1-2 years of prior caregiving experience is preferred.

high school
Housekeeping
Compassion
Documentation
Empathy
Caregiving
Activities of daily living
Medication reminders
Dining services
Leisure time programming

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $18 - $22/hr
Location: West Dundee, Illinois
Posted: Sep 6, 2026
Closes: Sep 6, 2027
Application: Employer website

Illinois resident care roles stay consistently needed

In Illinois, resident care assistant openings are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs in senior living and long-term care settings. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates with a high school diploma, strong English skills, physical stamina, and preferred STNA/CNA or CPR credentials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight any direct care or resident support experience in your application.