We are looking for a qualified RN to promote and restore residents’ health. Red Oak Estates Assisted Living is long-term care.
Posted Sep 4
Shift and hours
Day shift preferred · Night shift preferred
Unit and setting
Assisted Living You will work with a variety of residents and you will provide direct nursing care along with physical or psychological support when required.Assisted living residents
License
RN license RN License (Preferred)
Term
Permanent Job Types: Part-time, Full-timePart-time or Full-time
Do you qualify?
Education
BS or diploma in nursing
Experience
Proven nursing experience
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Familiarity with professional and technical emerging knowledge
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Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
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Compassionate with good communication skills
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Excellent teamwork skills
Preferred
License
RN LicenseRN License (Preferred)
Education
Bachelor's degreeBachelor's (Preferred)
Experience
Nursing experienceNursing: 1 year (Preferred)
Experience
Medication Administration experienceMedication Administration: 1 year (Preferred)
We are looking for a qualified RN to promote and restore residents’ health. You will work with a variety of residents and you will provide direct nursing care along with physical or psychological support when required.
Responsibilities
Identify residents’ care requirements, focus on their needs and act on them
Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support
Resolve or report on residents’ needs or problems
Monitor and record resident’s condition and document provided care services
Treat medical emergencies
Follow care regulations and standards
Work within and cooperate with a multidisciplinary team
Skills
Proven nursing experience
Familiarity with professional and technical emerging knowledge
Day shift and night shift positions offered; employee reviews report unpredictable scheduling across multiple shifts, though management accommodates school schedules.
Research estimate · Red Oak Estates Assisted Living · confirm this unit
Neighborhoods+Canton operates as a compact, established community rather than a city of clearly delineated formal neighborhoods. Residential life largely branches out from the historic downtown square and Main Street corridor, characterized by mature, tree-lined streets with traditional single-family homes along East Elm Street, East Beech Street, and North Sycamore Terrace. Quieter suburban cul-de-sacs such as Aspen Drive offer newer subdivisions on the outer rings of town, while outlying roads quickly transition into Fulton County agricultural acreage.
Canton operates as a compact, established community rather than a city of clearly delineated formal neighborhoods. Residential life largely branches out from the historic downtown square and Main Street corridor, characterized by mature, tree-lined streets with traditional single-family homes along East Elm Street, East Beech Street, and North Sycamore Terrace.
Quieter suburban cul-de-sacs such as Aspen Drive offer newer subdivisions on the outer rings of town, while outlying roads quickly transition into Fulton County agricultural acreage.
Getting around+Getting to work in Canton is remarkably hassle-free, with average commute times spanning about 10 to 11 minutes across town. The community is heavily car-dependent with virtually nonexistent public transit options, meaning nurses require reliable personal transportation for shift work. Hospital and facility parking is readily accessible and uncrowded compared to major cities, though winter road conditions on two-lane rural roads require extra caution during freezing conditions.
Getting to work in Canton is remarkably hassle-free, with average commute times spanning about 10 to 11 minutes across town. The community is heavily car-dependent with virtually nonexistent public transit options, meaning nurses require reliable personal transportation for shift work.
Hospital and facility parking is readily accessible and uncrowded compared to major cities, though winter road conditions on two-lane rural roads require extra caution during freezing conditions.
Outdoors+Outdoor enthusiasts benefit from more than 1,400 acres overseen by the Canton Park District, featuring paved walking paths and community recreation at Lakeland Park and gatherings at the Jones Park Gazebo downtown. Water recreation, fishing, and boating are popular locally at Canton Lake, while the adjacent Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area provides extensive wetlands for waterfowl hunting and wildlife viewing along the Illinois River. Just outside town, Giant Goose Ranch offers a hybrid sporting resort and campground set among reclaimed strip-mine lakes.
Outdoor enthusiasts benefit from more than 1,400 acres overseen by the Canton Park District, featuring paved walking paths and community recreation at Lakeland Park and gatherings at the Jones Park Gazebo downtown. Water recreation, fishing, and boating are popular locally at Canton Lake, while the adjacent Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area provides extensive wetlands for waterfowl hunting and wildlife viewing along the Illinois River.
Just outside town, Giant Goose Ranch offers a hybrid sporting resort and campground set among reclaimed strip-mine lakes.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Canton
Canton offers relocating nurses a quiet, grounded small-town setting tucked into Fulton County along the Illinois River Road corridor. Daily life here is defined by an unhurried rhythm and an exceptionally brief 10-minute commute, freeing healthcare workers from traffic congestion after long hospital shifts. Community recreation centers on expansive open green space, including Lakeland Park, Canton Lake, and the sprawling sporting grounds of Giant Goose Ranch, alongside family destinations like Snowman’s Reindeer Farm. Downtown Main Street and Jones Park form the civic core, hosting local coffee spots like Dame Fine Coffee and Black Maple Coffee alongside tastings at Spoon River Junction Winery. However, nurses must weigh these peaceful advantages against practical small-town tradeoffs. The area is entirely car-dependent, rental properties are limited, and post-shift dining options are scarce. Residents also note local social friction, including insular community attitudes and limited retail variety, with many heading roughly 25 minutes down the road to Peoria for major shopping, diverse dining, and specialized healthcare services. For clinicians seeking manageable routines, close-knit rural roots, and outdoor tranquility, Canton provides a distinctly relaxed pace.
