RCA - Full Time, Nights

Kendal System Careers; Town of Ithaca (NY); In loco; USD 28.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

403b Retirement

403b Matching

Employer Retirement Grant

Education Grant

Hardship Funds

Paid Family Leave

Paid Sick Time

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Kendal at Lexington in Ithaca requests a Resident Care Aide (RCA) for an enhanced assisted living setting. The role focuses on promoting quality of life through personalized care and requires teamwork and clear communication with residents and staff.

Key duties include assisting with daily tasks, administering medications as needed, and delivering care aligned with each resident’s plan. Evening and overnight shifts are required, with a supportive compensation and benefits package described in

Competenze

• Current NYS certification as a CNA and/or HHA is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience with medication assistance is preferred.
• Evening and overnight availability is required.

Mansioni

• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and medication assistance.
• Provide compassionate care to residents with physical and cognitive needs.
• Deliver nursing care tailored to individual care plans to promote quality of life.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure comprehensive resident care.

Conoscenze

CNA certification

HHA certification

Communication skills

Teamwork

Medication assistance

Evening/overnight availability

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RESIDENT CARE AIDE (RCA) ASSISTED LIVING

Pay Range:$20.60 - $25.75 per hour, based on date of certification (if applicable) and experience.

About the Role:

The RCA will assist residents in an enhanced assisted living home, promoting and restoring their quality of life through personalized care. This position requires a strong commitment to teamwork and effective communication with both residents and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication assistance
• Provide compassionate care to residents with a range of physical and cognitive deficits
• Promote residents' quality of life by delivering nursing care tailored to their individual care plans
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure comprehensive resident care

Qualifications:

• Current NYS certification as a CNA and/or current HHA certification preferred, but not required
• Good communication skills and a desire to work as part of a team
• Experience with medication assistance preferred
• Evening and overnight availability is required
• 403b Retirement Account
• 403b Matching Up to 5%
• 5% Employer Retirement Grant
• Employee Education Grant – Application Requirements
• Hardship Funds Program - Application Requirements
• Paid Family Leave (PFL)
• Paid Sick Time Off

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

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