Resident Care Associate

Phoenix Senior Living; South Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Retreat at Lady's Island is hiring a Resident Care Associate (CNA) to join Phoenix Senior Living. The role supports residents in assisted living and memory care, focusing on hands-on care, PSP adherence, and a safe home-like environment.

Responsibilities include updating service plans, hydration and meal documentation, daily resident checks, and prompt call bell responses. Weekend/evening shifts are required, and the Wellness Director oversees the RCA.

Qualifications

• High School education preferred; state requirements may apply.
• Previous elder care experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Knowledge of Assisted Living and memory care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Personalized Service Plans and reviews.
• Maintain hydration schedules for residents.
• Complete meal attendance and room service as needed.
• Respect resident rights and privacy.
• Initiate and assist activities for residents.
• Daily checks for cleanliness and condition; high-risk rooms double-checked.
• Follow sanitation and universal precautions.
• Complete ADLs per PSP.
• Respond promptly to call bells and security alarms.

Skills

Resident Care

ADLs

Safety Protocols

Dementia Care

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Certification

Job description

Description

The Retreat at Lady's Island is hiring Resident Care Associates to join their team!

Shift Details:

7p-7a; Every other weekend required

The Resident Care Associate reports directly to the Wellness 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