Resident Care Associate

About the role

The Resident Care Associate (RCA) role at Commonwealth Senior Living involves supporting seniors with daily activities, implementing individual care plans, and fostering an environment that enhances the well-being of residents.

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 met according to their individualized care plan.
• Aid in lifts, moves, and transports using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
• Perform care to maintain residents' skin integrity and document daily activities.
• Report resident issues or concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
• Respond to inquiries from residents, visitors, and staff, adhering to established policies.
• Contribute 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 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.
• Fulfill any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Flexibility
• Physical strength
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.