Resident Care Associate

Viva Senior Living; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living is seeking a Resident Care Associate to help create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home for residents. You’ll learn their routines, preferences, and needs and support their dignity and quality of life.

You’ll work with a compassionate team, receiving training and ongoing support to develop caregiving and senior living skills. This role offers meaningful daily impact and opportunities for growth.

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

• Assist residents with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
• Help residents maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Observe changes and communicate concerns to the care team.
• Support a team-oriented, compassionate care environment.

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

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

• 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.