Resident Care Associate

About the role

The Resident Care Associate (RCA) position at Commonwealth Senior Living offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of seniors and their families. Wednesdays are especially exciting with Walk-In-Wednesday events, where interested individuals can meet representatives from various departments in one convenient location.

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 being met according to their individualized care plan.
• Perform care to maintain residents' skin integrity, changing incontinent residents as needed.
• Document daily care activities accurately and report any resident issues or concerns promptly.
• Respond to inquiries from residents, visitors, and staff, adhering to established policies.
• Aid in the care planning process by sharing observations of residents' needs and preferences.
• Foster a homelike environment by interacting respectfully and effectively with residents, families, visitors, peers, and supervisors.
• Offer physical, emotional, and psychosocial support to residents and their families.
• Report any incidents or evidence of abuse or rights violations promptly.
• Implement safety and infection control procedures, including proper hand hygiene and care techniques.
• 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.
• Perform 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
• Physical strength and dexterity
• Flexibility

Benefits

Commonwealth Senior Living offers a supportive and inclusive work environment, along with competitive compensation. The pay range for this position is $16-$19 per hour, and the schedule includes flexible availability, including weekends.

Pay

$16-$19 per hour

Schedule

Flexible availability, including weekends

Benefits

Includes a supportive and inclusive work environment, along with competitive compensation.