Resident Care Associate

Phoenix Senior Living; Chesterfield Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village is hiring Resident Care Associates to join their team. This full-time role focuses on hands-on care, supporting residents in assisted living and memory care environments, in line with Personalized Service Plans.

We seek individuals 18+ with experience caring for elders or disabled residents; high school education preferred; weekend/evening availability required. Training provided, with emphasis on safety, dignity, and resident rights.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old to perform personal care tasks.
• Experience caring for elders or disabled individuals preferred.
• High school education preferred; willingness to complete required training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update Personalized Service Plans with families.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and mobility.
• Monitor hydration, meals, and room cleanliness; report changes.
• Respond promptly to resident call bells and safety needs.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and dignity in all interactions.

Skills

Elder care experience

Flexible hours

Resident care

Education

High School education

Job description

The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village

We are hiring Resident Care Associates to join our team.

Shift Details

Mon-Fri; Every other weekend required.

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Job Type: Full-time.

Description

The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village is hiring Resident Care Associates to join their team.

Purpose

The Resident Care Associate reports directly to the Family Experience Director, Pearl Director or the Assistant Family Experience Director. 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 providing 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. The Resident Care Associate is responsible for demonstrating all elements of wellness, remaining in accordance with federal, state and local standards and regulations and Phoenix policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

Resident Care

• Participates in the development of the Personalized Service Plans and updates; attends service plan review meetings with families as requested
• Follows the hydration schedule established for the residents is maintained during the shift
• Completes resident meal attendance sheets have been completed and any resident who has not dined in the dining room has been provided room service and / or accounted for.
• Knows and complies with all resident rights
• Initiates, assigns, and assist with activities, as appropriate
• Check all assigned residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, any continence issues and change in condition
• Uses proper sanitary procedures and universal precautions
• Checks on assigned resident rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness and takes appropriate action; ensures high risk rooms are double checked
• Assist with conducting laundry rooms, common areas – including bathrooms – checks for cleanliness and any exposed hazardous chemicals; and takes appropriate action (i.e. contacting housekeeping, personally cleaning the room, securing the chemicals)
• Completes all ADLs for assigned residents according to the resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP)
• Responds to the security system and resident call bells promptly & immediately; takes appropriate action including resetting call bells

Education / Experience / Licensure - Certification

• High School education preferred and may be required by the state
• Previous experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age to perform the personal care aspects of the RCA position
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times