Resident Care Associate

Phoenix Senior Living; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living company is seeking a Resident Care Associate in Birmingham, Alabama. You will provide high-quality care to residents, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met in a comfortable environment. The role involves assisting with personal care, monitoring residents' conditions, and engaging them in activities. Previous experience with elderly care is preferred, and candidates must be at least 18 years old. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with elders or disabled individuals preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to perform personal care aspects of the position.
• Knowledge and experience in assisted living industry and dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and review of personalized service plans.
• Follow resident hydration schedules and assist with meals.
• Conduct daily assessments for cleanliness and condition of assigned residents.

Skills

Hands-on care

Physical and emotional support

Knowledge of resident rights

Sanitary procedures

Education

High school education

Job description

Lakeview Estates is hiring Resident Care Associates to join their team!

Shift Details

Mon‑Fri; every other weekend required. 6am‑2pm and 2pm‑10pm. The Resident Care Associate reports directly to the Family Experience Director.

Role Purpose

The Resident Care Associate is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services to a consistent group of residents and their families in our assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. This role includes hands‑on care, physical and emotional support as outlined in each resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP) while maintaining a safe, comfortable home‑like environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, update, and review of personalized service plans and attend family meetings as requested.
• Follow resident hydration schedules and complete meal attendance sheets. Address any residents who did not dine in the dining room.
• Know and comply with all resident rights.
• Initiate, assign, and assist with appropriate activities for residents.
• Daily assess assigned residents for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, continence issues, and changes in condition.
• Use proper sanitary procedures and universal precautions.
• Check rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness, double‑check high‑risk rooms.
• Assist with laundry and common area hygiene, contact housekeeping and secure hazardous chemicals as needed.
• Complete all ADLs for assigned residents according to PSP.
• Respond promptly to security system and resident call bells and reset call bells as appropriate.

Education / Experience / Licensing – Certification

• High school education preferred and may be required by state.
• Previous experience working with elders or disabled individuals preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to perform personal care aspects of the position.
• Knowledge and experience in assisted living industry and dementia care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours available during peak service delivery days and times.