Resident Care Associate - Varied Shifts (On-call)
About The Position
Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California’s older adults for over 55 years. With over 1,700 employees and 28 communities and services in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build your career. Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of their staff members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement fund matching program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch. At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum. The starting salary for this position ranges from $20.00 to $24.98/hour. NOC shift differentials are available. Walk-ins greatly preferred for this position! Position Summary: The Resident Care Associate (RCA) provides personal care, companion care, nursing assistance and other assigned tasks to residents living in Eskaton communities. The Resident Care Associate duties include direct resident care, assisting in daily living activities, grocery or personal shopping, errands and other domestic tasks as well as documentation of care provided. Duties and assignments may be adjusted at the discretion of the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse based on an evaluation of resident needs. Eskaton Grass Valley is a vibrant 42–acre senior living community, consisting of assisted living and memory care units as well as 130 independent patio homes with the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills as a backdrop. Our Grass Valley community offers an idyllic environment for seniors looking for a place to stay active and foster their creativity. We invite you to see why we believe age is beautiful.
Requirements
- High school graduate or G.E.D. preferred.
- Proficient ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language.
- Six (6) months experience in providing personal care in a residential or long term care setting preferred.
- Valid/current first aid certification.
- Knowledge in performing personal care services in a residential environment.
- Ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
- The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen.
Nice To Haves
- Six (6) months experience in providing personal care in a residential or long term care setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides personal care
- Provides companion care
- Provides nursing assistance
- Assigned tasks to residents living in Eskaton communities
- Direct resident care
- Assisting in daily living activities
- Grocery or personal shopping
- Errands and other domestic tasks
- Documentation of care provided
Benefits
- Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of their staff members.
- competitive pay
- comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement fund matching program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
