Resident Associate- Aurora

Juniper Communities • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

Juniper Communities is hiring a Resident Associate to support residents and the Wellness Department. The role involves assisting residents with activities of daily living, responding to emergency calls, reporting changes in residents’ conditions and other concerns, and following established policies, safety procedures, and work assignments. The Associate also helps with meals, activities, laundry, paperwork, and communication with residents’ families, visitors, and volunteers.

Full-day or evening shifts are available. Starting pay is $18.29 per hour, with higher rates available for experienced caregivers. A $250 sign-on bonus is offered to full-time Wellness staff hired between September 23, 2026, and October 22, 2026, payable on the 90th day of employment. Juniper Communities states that it values inclusion, mentorship, teamwork, and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a nurse aide training course if required by state regulation.
• Knowledge of the physiology and psychology of older adults.
• Successful completion of CPR and First Aid courses.
• Successful completion of an approved medication administration course.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the community.
• Attend and participate in mandated annual training programs and required meetings.
• Ability to manage time efficiently to achieve goals.
• Adhere to Human Resources policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
• Respect confidentiality and residents’ rights.
• Perform work safely, using proper body mechanics and infection-control practices.
• Properly care for property, equipment, supplies, and financial assets used in the job.

Responsibilities

• Follow Juniper Communities’ philosophy, hallmarks, written policies and procedures, and assigned instructions.
• Complete assigned tasks according to work assignments and schedules.
• Report changes in residents’ psychosocial or physical condition and any skin breakdown to the Wellness Director.
• Cooperate with other departments to meet residents’ needs.
• Report complaints, grievances, abuse, occupational exposures, needed repairs, and safety concerns to the appropriate director.
• Participate in shift handoffs and receive reports from the prior shift.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including personal care, continence management, prosthetic devices, transportation, shopping, appointments, telephone use, correspondence, social and leisure activities, exercise, ambulation, and dining.
• Serve meals and help clear tables under the Executive Chef’s direction.
• Implement assigned Connections activities as instructed by the Connections Director.
• Respond immediately to emergency response system calls.
• Provide post-mortem care as instructed.
• Follow safety procedures, including fire protection, infection control, blood-borne pathogen, hazardous waste, and quality assurance procedures.
• Work cooperatively with team members and communicate with family members, visitors, and volunteers in a customer-service-oriented manner.
• Complete required paperwork and participate in Wellness Meetings.
• Perform special treatments as instructed and assist with laundry as needed.

Benefits

• DailyPay, allowing employees to be paid on demand.
• $250 sign-on bonus for qualifying full-time Wellness staff hired between September 23, 2026, and October 22, 2026; paid on the 90th day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed