Resident Care Assistant (Caregiver)

Full Time and Part Time available, Weekend Required. AM, PM, and Graveyard Shifts Available.

• Wage: $21.50-$22.50 per hour
• LOTS of growth opportunity in a stable & beautiful work environment.
• 401k with employer match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Talent development program.
• Access to on-demand pay.
• Commuter reimbursement.

Job Description

The Resident Care Assistant (RCA) performs personal care and non-personal care assistance to residents with activities of daily living in a manner that enhances the resident’s sense of personal choice and autonomy. The RCA takes a holistic approach to meet resident needs including assisting with meal service in the dining room, maintain clean and organized living space and engaging the resident in activities that enrich their lives.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• The RCA supports the residents’ personal care needs to include but not limited to dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising.
• Provides mobility support and escorts residents as needed.
• Provides/assists with meal service in the dining room as needed taking orders, serving meals and clearing tables.
• Assists with organizing and coordinating activities for the residents to see that their daily personal activity needs are met.
• Organizes and maintains the resident’s unit by completing tasks such as resident personal laundry, changing bed linens, making bed, light housekeeping including dishes, cleaning out refrigerator and taking out trash to keep a clean and safe environment.
• Accompanies residents on excursions or walks and spends time with them doing activities they enjoy.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Why you’ll love Park Vista:

Park Vista is our health center providing living options in Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care. Park Vista uses modern equipment to achieve excellent clinical outcomes as recognized by the acute hospital. Through our talent development review program, we strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We have a heavy focus on training and provide tuition assistance as well as some scholarships. We survey our employees annually and listen to feedback to make changes to ensure the best work environment.

What you will bring

Our ideal candidate will be reliable and follow safety procedures and duties assigned by a supervisor.

• At least one-year caregiving experience, preferably in an Assisted Living or health care center; or equivalent experience
• Ability to work in a health care and CCRC environment
• Knowledge and practice of safe lifting and back care techniques
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have and maintain current First Aid card
• Must have or be able to obtain Food Handlers card