Resident Care Associate (On-Call)

Eskaton Careers•Pleasanton, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Care Associate (RCA) provides personal care, companion care, nursing assistance, and other assigned tasks to residents living in Eskaton communities. The role includes direct resident care, assistance with activities of daily living, grocery or personal shopping, errands, domestic tasks, and documentation of care provided. Duties and assignments may be adjusted at the discretion of the Resident Care Director or Memory Care Director based on an evaluation of resident needs.

Requirements

Proficient ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
Valid/current first aid certification.
Knowledge of performing personal care services in a residential environment.
Ability to respond appropriately to new and/or stressful situations.
Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, share information, seek and use supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Must successfully pass post-offer, pre-employment testing, including a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test, and health screen.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or G.E.D.
Six months of experience providing personal care in a residential or long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

Provide companion care, which may include reading, visiting, answering personal correspondence, assisting with bill paying, or other tasks listed on a resident’s plan of care.
Provide or assist with bathing or showering to maintain residents’ cleanliness and hygiene.
Make beds, straighten rooms, and keep resident care areas organized.
Assist residents with dressing when needed while respecting their privacy.
Promote appropriate independence in resident care and maintain awareness of safety for residents and self.
Assist residents with simple range-of-motion or other exercises as directed by a nurse or therapist, and help them ambulate according to their endurance levels.
When directed by the plan of care, assist residents to the site fitness program or individual planned events.
Apply medical or adaptive devices as ordered by an appropriate physician, physician extender, or supervising nurse.
Collect specimens as directed by the Resident Care Director, Memory Care Director, or Wellness Nurse.
Follow Eskaton emergency protocols and policies.
Assist with activities of daily living, shopping, errands, and other domestic tasks.
Document care provided.