Residential Care Associate - Full Time

Holy Name Medical Center; Waldwick (NJ); On-site; USD 26,174 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

On-site childcare

Life insurance

Free parking

Job summary

A New Jersey healthcare institution is seeking a compassionate Residential Care Associate to join our team at the Villa Marie Claire Hospice. This role involves assisting patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition support, and maintaining a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and previous experience in residential care, along with relevant certifications. Join us to make a significant impact on our patients’ quality of life while working in a supportive environment that values your well-being and professional development.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in personal care in residential or long-term care settings preferred.
• CNA or CHHA certification preferred.
• Heart Saver certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and daily activities.
• Aid patients in moving safely and using mobility aids.
• Provide nutrition support and monitor patient intake.
• Maintain clean and safe patient environments.
• Document patient care accurately.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Tactful communication

Nursing assisting skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus. Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology — it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we\'ve done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview: The Residential Care Associate at Villa Marie Claire Hospice facility provides compassionate care to patients, assisting them with daily activities and supporting their comfort and well-being. The role functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and is critical to maintaining a high standard of care in a hospice environment.

What you will do

• Patient Personal Care: Assist patients with all aspects of personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, oral care, and dressing, ensuring patients\' dignity and comfort at all times. Washes patients’ personal laundry and bed linen as needed.
• Mobility Assistance: Aid patients in moving safely, including transferring from bed to chair, assisting with ambulation, and using mobility aids like walkers or wheelchairs as necessary, and proper use of a Hoyer Lift under the Registered Nurses supervision.
• Nutrition Support: Assist with meal preparation and feeding for patients, ensuring dietary instructions are followed. Monitor intake and output, and report any concerns to the RN. Assists the Registered Nurse with post-mortem care as needed.
• Environment Management: Maintain a clean and safe patient environment by making beds, cleaning patient areas, and organizing personal and shared spaces. Ensure all equipment is sanitized and stored properly after use.
• Incontinence Care: Provide appropriate incontinence care, including catheter care, and support patients with bowel/bladder training programs as needed.
• Patient Comfort and Emotional Support: Respond promptly to patient calls and requests, providing comfort measures such as back rubs, repositioning, and ensuring easy access to water and nourishment.
• Documentation: Documents patient/resident care by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow all safety and infection control protocols, participate in fire and disaster drills, and comply with HIPAA and other regulatory requirements to protect patient confidentiality.
• Team Collaboration and Communication: Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, including nurses, therapists, and other care providers, to deliver coordinated and compassionate care. Communicate any changes in patient condition or needs promptly.
• Performs additional responsibilities as needed to support various team functions.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years Experience in providing personal care in a residential or long term care setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel.
• Relevant nursing assisting skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant upon hire preferred or.
• CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide upon hire preferred.
• Heart Saver-American Heart Association upon hire required.

Benefits and Compensation

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $19.00/hour - $23.50/hour.

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center\'s dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.