CNA

About the role

The Resident Care Associate (RCA) at Commonwealth Senior Living is a vital member of our team, responsible for providing compassionate care to seniors in Assisted Living and Memory Care environments. This role requires a strong commitment to supporting residents and ensuring they maintain their dignity and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Aid residents with daily tasks and communicate care provision and resident condition changes to the Resident Care Director.
• Utilize proper techniques and equipment for mobility assistance to prevent accidents.
• Maintain routine care rounds to ensure each resident's needs are being met according to their individualized care plan.
• Perform care to maintain residents' skin integrity, changing incontinent residents as needed.
• Document daily care activities in accordance with company policy and regulatory standards.
• Report any resident issues or concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
• Respond to inquiries from residents, visitors, and staff, adhering to established policies.
• Familiarize oneself with residents' individualized care plans and provide support accordingly.
• Interact respectfully and effectively with residents, families, visitors, peers, and supervisors to foster a homelike environment.
• Offer physical, emotional, and psychosocial support to residents and their families.
• Adhere to residents' rights, promptly reporting any incidents or evidence of abuse or rights violations.
• Implement safety and infection control procedures, including proper hand hygiene and care techniques to prevent skin damage.
• Maintain a safe working environment through accident prevention and adherence to safety protocols.
• Attend all required training sessions, in-service programs, and staff meetings.
• Maintain regular communication with the Resident Care Director.
• Fulfill any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A compassionate disposition and a desire to serve; prior experience not required.
• Ability to fulfill both the physical and emotional needs of residents.
• Direct-care or other state-specific certification required, or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain according to company policy.
• Upholds resident confidentiality.
• Flexible availability, including weekends, to ensure resident care and services.
• Demonstrates sincere compassion and genuine concern for the well-being of seniors and their families.
• Proficient in using basic office equipment, including personal computers, to maintain high job performance.
• Aligns with Commonwealth Senior Living's mission of improving the lives of seniors, their families, and each other.

Skills

• Patience
• Empathy
• Teamwork
• Respectfulness

Benefits

Commonwealth Senior Living offers a supportive work environment, professional development opportunities, and competitive compensation. The pay range for this position is $17-$20 per hour, with a full-time shift from 3pm - 11pm or 11pm - 7am on Wednesdays.

Pay

$17-$20 per hour

Schedule

Full-time; 3pm - 11pm or 11pm - 7am on Wednesdays