CNA-Weekend Warrior

About the role

The Resident Care Associate (RCA) at Commonwealth Senior Living is responsible for providing essential support to seniors in Assisted Living and/or Memory Care communities. This role involves helping residents with daily activities, implementing individual care plans, and fostering an environment that respects and enhances the dignity and quality of life for seniors.

Responsibilities

• Aid residents with daily tasks and communicate care provision and resident condition changes to the Resident Care Director.
• Utilize proper techniques and equipment to assist residents with mobility, preventing accidents.
• Maintain routine care rounds to ensure each resident's needs are met according to their individualized care plan.
• Perform care to maintain skin integrity, change incontinent residents, and document daily activities.
• Report resident issues and concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
• Respond to inquiries from residents, visitors, and staff while adhering to established policies.
• Aid in the care planning process by sharing observations of residents' needs and preferences.
• 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 and report 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.
• Communicate regularly 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.

Skills

• Patience
• Empathy
• Teamwork

Benefits

Flexible availability, including weekends, to ensure resident care and services.

Pay

$21-$23 per hour with up to an additional $2.50 per hour for shift differentials.

Schedule

Weekend Warrior, working selected shift every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.