Resident Care Associate

Viva Senior Living; Dresher (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living is seeking a Resident Care Associate to join our Nursing team and help create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home for our residents. As a Resident Care Associate, you will provide compassionate, person-centered support and work with residents to maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life.

You will follow individualized care plans, assist with daily living, mobility, transfers, and observe residents to report changes to the care team; training and ongoing support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous caregiving, healthcare, senior living, memory care, home care, hospitality, or customer service experience is a plus.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be comfortable working with older adults, including residents who may have physical, cognitive, or behavioral challenges.
• Must be dependable and able to work assigned shifts.
• Must successfully complete required training and competency programs.
• Must meet applicable health and employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and assistance to residents according to their individualized care plans.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and routine personal care.
• Support residents with mobility, transfers, lifts, and transportation using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Assist with repositioning and mobility to promote resident comfort and safety.
• Provide incontinence care and other personal care as assigned.
• Help maintain residents’ skin integrity through appropriate personal care, repositioning, and observation.
• Learn residents’ individual needs, preferences, routines, and abilities.
• Observe residents and promptly report changes in condition, behavior, or needs to the Resident Care Director or appropriate care team member.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Respond to resident requests promptly, courteously, and compassionately.
• Help create a warm, welcoming, and homelike environment.
• Follow individualized care plans and provide observations that help the care team deliver excellent care.
• Promote residents’ rights, dignity, privacy, choice, and independence.
• Follow infection prevention, hand hygiene, safety, and proper handling procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and Protected Health Information.
• Recognize and report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or violations of residents’ rights.
• Participate in required training, competency programs, emergency drills, and safety activities.
• Assist with emergency procedures and resident evacuation when necessary.
• Maintain reliable attendance and arrive ready to work at the scheduled time.
• Follow all company, community, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Dependable

Observant

Team-Oriented

Respectful

Positive

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day Through Compassionate Care

Do you have a caring heart and enjoy helping others?

Join our Nursing team as a Resident Care Associate and become an important part of creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home for our residents.

As a Resident Care Associate, you’ll do more than provide assistance with daily care. You’ll get to know our residents—their personalities, routines, preferences, and needs—and help them maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives every day
• Build genuine relationships with residents and their families
• Be part of a supportive and compassionate care team
• Receive training and ongoing support
• Develop valuable caregiving and senior living skills
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Work in a community where residents are treated with dignity and respect
• Be part of a team where the work you do truly matters

What You’ll Do

As a Resident Care Associate, you will provide compassionate, person-centered support while helping residents feel safe, comfortable, and valued.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Provide direct care and assistance to residents according to their individualized care plans
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and routine personal care
• Support residents with mobility, transfers, lifts, and transportation using appropriate techniques and equipment
• Assist with repositioning and mobility to promote resident comfort and safety
• Provide incontinence care and other personal care as assigned
• Help maintain residents’ skin integrity through appropriate personal care, repositioning, and observation
• Learn residents’ individual needs, preferences, routines, and abilities
• Observe residents and promptly report changes in condition, behavior, or needs to the Resident Care Director or appropriate care team member
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and supervisors
• Respond to resident requests promptly, courteously, and compassionately
• Help create a warm, welcoming, and homelike environment
• Follow individualized care plans and provide observations that help the care team deliver excellent care
• Promote residents’ rights, dignity, privacy, choice, and independence
• Follow infection prevention, hand hygiene, safety, and proper handling procedures
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and Protected Health Information
• Recognize and report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or violations of residents’ rights
• Participate in required training, competency programs, emergency drills, and safety activities
• Assist with emergency procedures and resident evacuation when necessary
• Maintain reliable attendance and arrive ready to work at the scheduled time
• Follow all company, community, health, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

The Person We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate – You genuinely care about helping others and treat every resident with kindness and respect.
• Patient – You understand that every resident is different and may need additional time, encouragement, or support.
• Dependable – Our residents and your coworkers count on you to be there when you’re scheduled.
• Observant – You notice changes in residents and understand the importance of communicating concerns to the care team.
• Team-Oriented – You enjoy working together and supporting your coworkers to provide excellent resident care.
• Respectful – You believe every resident deserves dignity, privacy, choice, and the highest quality of care.
• Positive – You bring a caring attitude and help create a home-like environment for our residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous caregiving, healthcare, senior living, memory care, home care, hospitality, or customer service experience is a plus
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be comfortable working with older adults, including residents who may have physical, cognitive, or behavioral challenges
• Must be dependable and able to work assigned shifts
• Must successfully complete required training and competency programs
• Must meet applicable health and employment requirements

New to senior living? That’s okay!

If you have a caring attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to help others, we’d love to hear from you. We provide training and support to help you develop the skills you need to succeed.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on caregiving position and requires the ability to:

• Move intermittently throughout the workday
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull as needed
• Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, mobility, and personal care
• Lift, push, pull, move, and/or carry at least 25 pounds as required
• Use mechanical lifting or mobility equipment when appropriate
• Work safely with residents who may have physical, cognitive, or behavioral challenges
• Assist with emergency evacuation procedures when necessary
• Maintain the physical and emotional ability to provide safe and compassionate resident care

Health & Safety Requirements

Employees must meet applicable community health requirements, including required health screenings and examinations, and comply with infection prevention, workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and company policies.

Most Importantly...

You can make a difference in someone's life every single day.

For our residents, the people who provide their care become an important part of their daily lives. A smile, a helping hand, a conversation, or simply taking the time to listen can make someone's entire day better.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion matters, we’d love to meet you.

Come Care With Us.

Build relationships. Make a difference. Be part of a team that cares.

Apply today and become part of our Resident Care team!