Illinois jobs in senior homes and assisted living facilities

As a designated care provider at Sunrise, you will be at the center of what we do best, caring for the residents of our communities.

• You will build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities.
• You will notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service.
• You will assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile.
• Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident's day.

The Maintenance team member is responsible for performing general maintenance and housekeeping duties in the community and around the community grounds as assigned. Responsible for assisting with maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the residents, guests and team members.

As a designated care provider at Sunrise, you will be at the center of what we do best, caring for the residents of our communities.

• You will build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities.
• You will notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service.
• You will assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile.
• Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident's day.

Position Summary: Enhances resident services and provides up to date information in a more efficient and timely manner. Greets residents and visitors, answers the telephone and responds to both routine inquiries and emergencies, relays calls to the proper department and performs a variety of related clerical duties. This position reports to the Business Office Manager or other assigned manager.

Essential Functions:

• Greets residents and provides general assistance to visitors, prospective residents, and families.
• Uses proper telephone skills.
• Ensures safety of the residents and property by monitoring surveillance cameras, door alarms, life safety systems, building alarms and investigating any unusual activity.
• Ensures that incident reports, concern reports and other appropriate communication have been completed.
• Maintains visitor sign in/out book, reservation book for guest rooms, and completes maintenance request work orders.
• Completes daily check-in procedure.
• Maintains emergency contact information.
• Receives packages, plants, prescription drugs, etc. and delivers/holds as requested.
• Maintains the sign in/out log for the issuance of community keys, and gate passes.
• Informs supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Maintain coffee and cookie service in the lobby/making cookies daily.
• Makes sure the lobby has fresh flowers and is appropriately appointed.
• Assist other departments with administrative functions.
• Completes all required daily shift tasks as per community established by the ED up to and including rolling over the phones at a consistent time daily.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Senior Lifestyle Corporation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Summary: Housekeepers are responsible for maintaining cleanliness of resident's apartments and common areas as assigned by the Director of Housekeeping. This
position reports to the Director of Housekeeping.

Essential Functions:

• Performs general cleaning assignments in apartments, hallways and common areas.
• Prepares apartments for move-in as assigned.
• Participates in annual cleaning schedules.
• Utilizes cleaning chemicals properly and safely in accordance with department guidelines.
• Informs supervisor of any pertinent resident issues or concerns.
• Keeps housekeeping carts and vacuums clean and in good working order.
• Participates in energy awareness program.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Senior Lifestyle Corporation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsible for planning and implementing programs and events which provide socialization opportunities, fitness and wellness activities, educational and recreational programs, as well as spiritual life support based on the needs and preferences of the residents. This position reports to the Executive Director.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, develops and implements resident lifestyle programming within the community as well as through outside trips and events.
• Surveys and interviews residents to determine their past and present interests and talents, as well as their satisfaction with the community's programs and activities.
• Recognizes the individuality, diversity, and spirituality of all residents when planning activities and celebrating holiday functions.
• Develops relationships with residents to encourage their participation in activities that enhance their quality of and appreciation for life.
• Observes residents' function and behavior and reports significant changes or concerns to appropriate staff.
• Performs work tasks in a manner that preserves each resident's dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Utilizes outside community resources and independent contractors to enrich the variety of programs made available to residents.
• Develops and manages the annual department budget.
• Documents and maintains all records as required to effectively manage the department.
• Secures and maintains all department supplies and equipment.
• Develops and distributes the resident newsletter/calendar and other lifestyle programming communications on a regular and monthly basis conforming to Senior Lifestyle standards.
• Works with assisted living department manager in planning daily activities for Assisted Living residents when applicable.
• Coordinates outings and weekly transportation schedule with the transportation department.
• May, in consultation with the Executive Director, hire, train, discipline and terminate departmental employees in accordance with Senior Lifestyle Corporation Human Resources Policy.
• Works cooperatively with all other departments in planning shared events.
• Coordinates volunteers, including their recruitment and training.
• Maintains an inviting, functional and organized program area, including appropriate and seasonal decoration of display areas.
• Carries out all responsibilities to residents, families and coworkers in a friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Participate in the Manager On Duty program.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Ensures that all company uniform and grooming standards for the department are followed.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Senior Lifestyle Corporation.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Summary: Enhances resident services and provides up to date information in a more efficient and timely manner. Greets residents and visitors, answers the telephone and responds to both routine inquiries and emergencies, relays calls to the proper department and performs a variety of related clerical duties. This position reports to the Business Office Manager or other assigned manager.

• Greets residents and provides general assistance to visitors, prospective residents, and families.
• Uses proper telephone skills.
• Ensures safety of the residents and property by monitoring surveillance cameras, door alarms, life safety systems, building alarms and investigating any unusual activity.
• Ensures that incident reports, concern reports and other appropriate communication have been completed.
• Maintains visitor sign in/out book, reservation book for guest rooms, and completes maintenance request work orders.
• Completes daily check-in procedure.
• Maintains emergency contact information.
• Receives packages, plants, prescription drugs, etc. and delivers/holds as requested.
• Maintains the sign in/out log for the issuance of community keys, and gate passes.
• Informs supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Maintain coffee and cookie service in the lobby/making cookies daily.
• Makes sure the lobby has fresh flowers and is appropriately appointed.
• Assist other departments with administrative functions.
• Completes all required daily shift tasks as per community established by the ED up to and including rolling over the phones at a consistent time daily.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Senior Lifestyle Corporation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Summary: Cares for the residents under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or a LPN/LVN. This position reports to the Director of Assisted Living.

Essential Functions:

• Takes and records vital signs.
• Measures and records height and weight. Calculates and records fluid intake and output.
• Recognizes abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
• Provides assistance as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Transfers, positions and turns residents.
• Provides skin care.
• Contributes to the resident's assessment and the plan of care.
• Provides nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing services.
• Cares for residents with dementia.
• Follows the schedule of resident's needs set out by supervisor.
• Provides emotional and social support to residents.
• Promotes and protects resident rights, assists residents to make informed decisions, treats residents with dignity and respect, protects resident's personal belongings, reports suspected abuse or neglect, avoids the need for physical restraints in accordance with the current professional standards and, supports independent expression, choice and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation.
• Informs supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
• Respects residents' confidentiality.
• Is familiar with emergency equipment and procedures.
• Understands duties during a fire drill and is familiar with evacuation plan.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of Senior Lifestyle Corporation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.