Resident Attendant

Salary

$18.73 Hourly

Location

Lyons - Nursing Home

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600129

Department

Nursing Home

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

10/26/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Description

The work involves performing a variety of helper tasks assisting the nursing and activity staff. The work of employees in this class is designed to support the objectives of the department in providing basic services for the residents. Direct supervision is received from nursing staff. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class. Does related work as required.

Examples of Typical Duties

• Change linens and make beds;

• Transports assigned residents throughout the facility for services, therapy or activities;

• Prepares dining room for meal service and may help distribute and set up meals for residents;

• Assists residents with food cutting, carton opening and beverage set up;

• Distributes fresh ice water and nourishment as assigned;

• Cares for residents’ flowers and plants;

• Assists residents with letter writing, reading mail and other materials, delivering newspapers, and making in-house purchases;

• Assists in maintaining the orderliness of resident’s rooms, empty garbage cans, restock supplies;

• Participates in a variety of socialization activities as assigned;

• Answers call bells and provide assistance as needed within scope of position;

• May performs one-on-one assignments for residents as required, to provide for safety of the resident;

• Assists with re-stocking various items (linen, soaps, lotions, etc.) on assigned unit.

• Attend in-services as required;

• Will alert CNA to resident needs for hands on care (toileting, bathing, etc.);

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

Good knowledge of basic issues pertaining to the care of the elderly; Ability to follow oral and written instructions; Ability to follow routine practices; Ability to get along well with others;

Ability to recognize and follow the dress code of the facility; Ability to show respect for resident's privacy and belongings; Interest in learning about the elderly and the needs of residents in a nursing home; Punctuality; Dependability; Confidentiality**.**

Minimum Qualifications

None is required, but some experience working in a health care facility or with the elderly in a home setting is desirable.

When giving a job description include: Name of employer, Job Title, Duties performed by you, Start and End Date (Month/Year), Hours worked per week. *Include all relevant experience. Additional experience may not be accepted after the application is reviewed. *Give the average hours worked per week. Example 40 hours worked per week. Do not give a range of hours worked per week. Example 20-30 hours worked per week. You will only receive credit for the lowest amount given. *Part-time experience is prorated *Give the month and year of your start and end dates worked. If partial dates are submitted, you will receive credit for the least amount of time. *If you had more than one title at same employer, list as separate employment.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees may be eligible for some benefits depending on their particular Bargaining Unit Agreement. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.