Resident Care Assistant 1

DePaul; Town of Wheatfield (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking senior living community as a Resident Care Assistant, where you can make a positive difference in the lives of residents. This full-time position offers the chance to work overnight shifts, providing essential personal care and assistance. You'll be part of a supportive team that values diversity and offers opportunities for professional development and career advancement. With competitive wages and excellent benefits, this role is perfect for those who are dependable, hardworking, and passionate about helping others. If you're ready to contribute to a caring environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous PTO & Paid Holidays

403B Employer Match

Employee Discount Programs

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have references and criminal record check.
• One year of experience in a caregiving field is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance to residents as needed.
• Document and report concerns to the supervisor.

Skills

Dependability

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA, HHA or PCA certification

Job description

Overview

Wheatfield Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Community, is hiring a full-time Resident Care Assistant to work the overnight shift.

Under the general direction of the Supervisor-In-Charge, provides direct personal care and assistance to residents as needed.

The pay range for this opportunity is $16.25 - $16.55 per hour.

Why work for DePaul?

• Make a positive difference in someone's life
• Supportive work environment
• We value diversity
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• Excellent benefits and competitive wages

Responsibilities

• Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a positive, caring attitude toward all residents, staff and guests
• Assists residents with bathing, personal care and oral hygiene.
• Assists residents with choice of attire and care of clothing.
• Reminds residents of meal times and monitors meal attendance..
• Makes beds daily and changes bedding and linens weekly or as needed.
• Performs rounds on each resident at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Documents and reports all concerns to the supervisor; (i.e. changes in behavior, evidence of illness etc.)
• Assists relatives, guests and visitors as needed or requested. Will also assist with room preparation and welcome of new residents.
• Reminds residents of medication times.
• Attends staff meetings and in-services when requested.
• Keeps scheduled shifts and plans time off in advance with the supervisor.
• Performs housekeeping duties and laundry as scheduled needed or requested.
• Inspects building areas and furnishings for wear and defects, completes maintenance requests.
• Assists with activity programs as requested.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• CNA, HHA or PCA certification preferred.
• One year work experience in a care-giving field desired.
• Must be dependable, hardworking and willing to work as part of a team.
• Must have the required references and criminal record check.
• Must have annual TB screening and Health Assessment completed.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Desired Qualities

• Warmth, understanding and responsiveness to residents and their demands and reactions.
• Positive feeling for families and visitors, exercising patience and tact.
• Ability to use initiative, judgment and resourcefulness and ability to make decisions.

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B Employer Match and Employee Discount Programs.

DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and program need.