Resident Care Specialist — Evening/Night Shift

Commonwealth Senior Living; Staffordsville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford, VA, is seeking a Resident Care Associate (RCA) to support seniors in Assisted Living and Memory Care. The role involves helping residents with daily tasks, documenting care, and contributing to individualized care planning. Compensation ranges from $16 to $19 per hour, with shifts 3pm–11pm or 11pm–7am.

Full benefits are included for full-time staff. Qualifications include Direct-Care, PCA, or CNA certification and CPR/First Aid, or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Direct-Care, PCA, or CNA certification required.
• Ability to fulfill both the physical and emotional needs of residents.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Upholds resident confidentiality.
• Flexible availability, including weekends, to ensure resident care and services.
• Aligns with Commonwealth Senior Living's mission of improving the lives of seniors, their families, and each other.

Responsibilities

• Directly assist residents with daily tasks and communicate with the Resident Care Director about care changes.
• Aid residents with mobility using proper techniques and equipment.
• Make routine rounds to meet resident needs per individualized care plans.
• Assist with lifts, moves and transport using proper body mechanics.
• Maintain residents' skin integrity by assisting with continence care as needed.
• Document daily care activities per policy and regulatory standards.
• Report resident issues promptly to the supervisor.
• Respond courteously to inquiries from residents, visitors, and staff.
• Familiarize with residents' care plans and support accordingly.
• Contribute observations to the care planning process.
• Interact respectfully with residents, families, and staff to foster a homelike environment.
• Provide physical, emotional, and psychosocial support.

Skills

Direct-Care

CNA certification

CPR/First Aid

Mobility assistance

Confidentiality

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford, VA, is seeking a Resident Care Associate (RCA) to support seniors in Assisted Living and Memory Care. The role involves helping residents with daily tasks, documenting care, and contributing to individualized care planning. Compensation ranges from $16 to $19 per hour, with shifts 3pm–11pm or 11pm–7am.

Full benefits are included for full-time staff. Qualifications include Direct-Care, PCA, or CNA certification and CPR/First Aid, or willingness to obtain.