Resident Care Associate PCA or CNA

About the role

The Resident Care Associate (RCA) at Commonwealth Senior Living is a vital member of the team, committed to supporting seniors in Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. This role involves assisting residents with daily activities, implementing individual care plans, and fostering an environment that enhances the well-being of our 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 for mobility assistance to prevent accidents.
• Maintain routine care rounds to ensure residents’ needs are met according to their individualized care plans.
• Perform care to maintain residents' skin integrity and document daily activities.
• Report resident issues promptly and respond courteously to inquiries.
• Contribute to care planning by sharing observations of residents' needs and preferences.
• Interact respectfully 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.
• Maintain a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols.
• Attend required training sessions, in-service programs, and staff meetings.
• Fulfill any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Compassionate disposition and a desire to serve.
• 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

• Prior experience not required.
• 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.