Resident Care Associate

Pay

$15.50–$20.00 per hour

Schedule

Part‑time, 3 pm to 11 pm. Every other weekend is required.

Open Interviews

Open Interviews are held every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 440 N Lynnhaven Road in Virginia Beach.

Role Overview

The Resident Care Associate (RCA) embodies a genuine commitment to assisting seniors, providing essential support within our community. This role entails aiding residents in Assisted Living and/or Memory Care with daily activities, implementing individual care plans, documenting services provided, and fostering an environment where residents can maintain their dignity and quality of life. The RCA also serves as a Culture Ambassador, modeling the company’s core values.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Aligns with Commonwealth Senior Living’s mission of improving the lives of seniors, their families, and each other.

Primary Responsibilities

• Directly assist residents with daily tasks and communicate changes to the Resident Care Director.
• Aid residents with mobility using proper techniques and equipment.
• Make routine resident care rounds in accordance with individualized care plans.
• Assist with lifts, moves, and transport, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices.
• Provide care that maintains skin integrity, including changing incontinent residents.
• Document daily care activities per company policy and regulatory standards.
• Report resident issues or concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
• Respond courteously to inquiries from residents, visitors, and staff.
• Familiarize with residents’ individualized care plans and provide support accordingly.
• Contribute insights to the care planning process by sharing observations.
• Interact respectfully with residents, families, visitors, peers, and supervisors.
• Offer physical, emotional, and psychosocial support to residents and their families.
• Adhere to residents’ rights and report any incidents or evidence of abuse.
• Implement safety and infection control procedures, including proper hand hygiene.
• Maintain a safe working environment through accident prevention and safety protocols.
• Attend required training sessions, in‑service programs, and staff meetings.
• Maintain regular communication with the Resident Care Director.
• Fulfill any other duties as assigned.

Physical / Sensory Requirements

• Capable of lifting, stooping, carrying, turning, and assisting high‑risk residents.
• Operate medication carts.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 50–75 pounds.
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule with continuous movement throughout work hours.
• Medium risk of exposure to COVID‑19 due to direct care provision.