Resident Care Associate (Part - time)

Eskaton•Burlingame, CA

6d•$24 - $27

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 position includes direct resident care, assistance with activities of daily living, personal shopping and domestic tasks, and documenting care provided. Duties and assignments may be adjusted at the discretion of the Resident Care Director, Memory Care Director, or Wellness Nurse based on an evaluation of resident needs. The RCA helps residents maintain cleanliness, dress with dignity and privacy, and remain as independent as possible while supporting their safety. The role may include companionship, light meal preparation, appointment assistance, mobility and exercise support as directed by medical professionals, applying ordered medical or adaptive devices, collecting specimens, delivering meal trays, laundry, respite services, and care of resident-owned pets. The associate follows Eskaton emergency protocols, policies, safety guidelines, and care plans, and models the organization’s core values.

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.
Comfort working with pets of various sizes.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and 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.
Must sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or G.E.D. preferred.
Six months’ experience providing personal care in an RCFE or other long-term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide or assist with bathing or showering to maintain resident cleanliness and hygiene.
Assist residents with dressing while respecting privacy.
Provide companion care, including reading, visiting, answering personal correspondence, and assisting with tasks listed on the resident’s service plan; refer financial and legal matters to the community Resident Care Director.
Make beds, straighten rooms, and keep resident care areas organized.
Prepare light meals when directed by the resident and noted on the service plan.
Assist residents with scheduling medical appointments or other vital services as indicated by the service plan; accompany residents to appointments when directed by designated leaders.
Promote residents’ appropriate independence and maintain awareness of safety for residents and self.
Assist with simple range-of-motion or other exercises as directed by a medical professional and ambulate residents according to their endurance levels.
Assist residents to fitness programs or planned individual events when directed by the service plan.
Apply medical or adaptive devices as ordered by an appropriate medical professional.
Collect specimens as directed by the Resident Care Director, Memory Care Director, or Wellness Nurse.
Deliver meal trays from the Dining Room or assist residents to the Dining Room.
Assist residents with personal laundry, including dry cleaning.
Follow prescribed Eskaton emergency protocols and policies.
Complete resident weights as noted on service plans.
Provide respite services for spouses and/or other family members.
Assist with care of resident-owned pets.
Model Eskaton’s core values by creating warmth and belonging, fostering excellence, pursuing learning and improvement, and taking ownership and initiative.
Comply with Eskaton’s Corporate Compliance Policy and HIPAA requirements.
Maintain attendance as outlined in Eskaton policy.
Follow the required dress code and Community Appearance Standards and maintain a professional image.
Follow established safety guidelines, use proper body mechanics and safe work practices, and wear appropriate safety gear.