Compassionate Resident Care Aide | All Shifts

The Arbors and The Ivy Assisted Living Communities; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Employee appreciation programs

Job summary

The Arbors and The Ivy Assisted Living Communities in Amherst, MA, seek a compassionate Resident Care Aide (RCA) to provide direct care and support to residents, assisting with personal care, dining, activities, and daily living tasks.

You will document care, communicate with the care team, and help create a warm, safe environment. Certification as a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide is required, with a team-focused mindset and reliability.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Assistant certification OR completion of a Certified Home Health Aide program.
• Strong understanding of the physical and emotional needs of seniors.
• Patience, compassion, and respect for residents.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a united care team.
• Dependable, professional, and willing to take ownership of duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services professionally and compassionately
• Document care accurately and completely
• Review and prepare shift change logs; communicate key information to incoming staff
• Alert licensed nurses to changes in resident condition or needs
• Respond appropriately to emergency call systems
• Follow proper procedures for Self-Administered Medication Management
• Assess resident capabilities and provide assistance as needed
• Support dining, housekeeping, and activity programs; assist relatives, guests, and visitors to create a welcoming atmosphere
• Maintain a calm, professional, and positive environment
• Take a team approach, support coworkers and collaborate effectively
• Complete all required annual in-service training
• Follow OSHA regulations and safety procedures

Skills

Empathy for seniors

Team collaboration

Dependable professionalism

Patience and respect

Education

Nursing Assistant certification OR Certified Home Health Aide program

Job description

The Arbors and The Ivy Assisted Living Communities in Amherst, MA, seek a compassionate Resident Care Aide (RCA) to provide direct care and support to residents, assisting with personal care, dining, activities, and daily living tasks.

You will document care, communicate with the care team, and help create a warm, safe environment. Certification as a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide is required, with a team-focused mindset and reliability.