Resident Care Associate

The Phoenix at Opelika; Pepperell (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenix at Opelika in Alabama is hiring a Resident Care Associate (CNA) to join our compassionate care team. You will provide hands-on support to residents in assisted living and memory care, following individualized PSPs and maintaining a safe, home-like environment.

The role requires weekend availability, attention to hydration schedules, activity assistance, daily health checks, and prompt response to call bells. Prior elder care experience and a willingness to work evenings are preferred.

Qualifications

• CNA experience and elder care knowledge required or preferred.
• Ability to ensure patient safety and comfort during shifts.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours as needed.
• Familiarity with assisted living and memory care settings helpful.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development and updates of Personalized Service Plans; attends care plan reviews.
• Maintains hydration schedules for residents during shift.
• Completes meal attendance and coordinates room service when needed.
• Respects resident rights and dignity in all actions.
• Initiates and assists with activities; monitors daily conditions.
• Daily checks for cleanliness, clothing, and any changes in residents.
• Follows sanitary procedures and universal precautions.
• Monitors rooms for cleanliness and hazardous conditions; coordinates with housekeeping.
• Completes ADLs as per PSP; ensures resident safety and comfort.
• Responds promptly to security systems and call bells with appropriate action.

Skills

CNA experience

Elder care

Patient safety

Mobility assistance

Flexible hours

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification preferred

Job description

The Phoenix at Opelika is hiring Resident Care Associates to join their team!

Shift Details:

Mon-Fri; Every other weekend required

The Resident Care Associate reports directly to the Family Experience Director, Pearl Director or the Assistant Family Experience Director.

PURPOSE

Resident Care Associate | CNA

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

Resident Care Associate | CNA

• 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 security system and resident call bells promptly & immediately; takes appropriate action including resetting call bells

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

Resident Care Associate | CNA

• 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