Resident Support

Who we are...

We believe that great work is fueled by passion – a passion for the people you serve and the way you serve them. Especially in senior living careers, you need a strong team of individuals with varied strengths but one common goal: to offer quality care and a fulfilling lifestyle to our senior residents. Monarch Landing is Naperville’s premier Life Plan Community, conveniently located near Route 59 & Interstate 88. We are actively looking for a hospitality-minded Resident Support, to join our team!

You will enjoy:

• Salary: $17/hour
• Employee assistance program
• Discounted meals
• Parking garage
• Employee referral bonus program
• Resident-run employee appreciation program
• You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment !
  

Full-Time position available, 10:00am-6:30pm, includes every other weekend.

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Resident Support works as part of a team in an assigned household sharing in the completion of all tasks related to resident/guest care and household operation, including meal service, and laundry. Respects the person-centered care environment by offering choices to residents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in serving meals, and cleaning the household kitchen(s).
• Works collaboratively with team members to maintain the functioning of the household—according to resident preferences.
• Responsible for washing dishes and trash removal after every meal.
• Check the laundry room for washed clothes to put away and check with staff on the floor for any laundry that still needs to be washed.
• Provides opportunities for all residents to participate in the daily life and decision-making of the household in meaningful ways.
• Respect the resident’s suite and household as home and assist the residents in feeling in charge of everything that happens within.
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy of resident information and care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some experience working in a skilled nursing environment is preferred.
• Completion of food service sanitation course required within first thirty (30) days of hire.
• Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to function independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, and staff. Requires a courteous, positive, friendly, and helpful attitude.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential for this position.