Resident Care Associate

About the role

The Resident Care Associate (RCA) role at Commonwealth Senior Living involves supporting seniors in Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. This position requires a genuine commitment to assisting seniors and fostering an environment where they can 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 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 prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears, and other damages by changing incontinent residents.
• 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.
• Contribute insights to 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, 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

• Direct-Care, PCA, or CNA certification 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.

Benefits

Commonwealth Senior Living offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Competitive pay range: $16-$19 per hour.
• Flexible scheduling, including weekends.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee assistance programs.

Pay

$16-$19 per hour.

Schedule

Every Wednesday from 10am-12pm.