Resident Care Aide

Priority Dispatch Corp.; East Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahala Nui in Honolulu, HI is seeking Resident Care Aides to join our Assisted Living and Memory Support team. RCAs provide compassionate, hands-on support with ADLs, mobility, meals, and daily activities to help residents maintain independence and dignity.

Under supervision of licensed staff, aides monitor well-being, document care, follow infection control and safety policies, and encourage participation in wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English to communicate with residents and families.
• Ability to follow written and spoken instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Support residents with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and positioning.
• Assist with meals and encourage proper nutrition and hydration.
• Observe changes in residents' physical, emotional, or mental condition and report.
• Document care and services provided according to department requirements.
• Encourage resident participation in social, recreational, and wellness activities.
• Respond promptly to resident requests, call lights, and emergencies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents.
• Follow infection control, safety, and resident rights policies and procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kahala Nui, considered Hawaii's premier Senior Living Community, is looking for Resident Care Aides (RCA) to join our team!RCAs provide compassionate, hands-on support to residents in our Assisted Living and Memory Support department, helping them maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life. Working under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, RCAs Aide assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), monitors their well-being, and promotes a safe, comfortable, and supportive living environment.Key Responsibilities:Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.Provide assistance with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and positioning.Support residents during meals and encourage proper nutrition and hydration.Observe and report changes in residents' physical, emotional, or mental condition.Assist with medication reminders as permitted by state regulations and Kahala Nui policy.Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents.Respond promptly to resident requests, call lights, and emergencies.Document care and services provided according to department requirements.Encourage resident participation in social, recreational, and wellness activities.Follow infection control, safety, and resident rights policies and procedures.Required Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent.Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to communicate with residents, families, and associates.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to lift, transfer, and assist residents safely, including standing, bending and prolonged walking or standing.Ability to work agreed upon schedules including weekends and holidays.Proof of annual tuberculosis clearance in accordance with state regulations.Proof of valid CPR AED and First Aid certification.Preferred Qualifications:100 hours of nurse's aide training or Hawaii CNA certification.Previous experience in caregiving, resident care, assisted living, healthcare, or a related field.Experience working with seniors, individuals with disabilities, or memory care residents.Equivalent experience or education may be substituted at the hiring manager’s discretion for educational or work experience requirements.