Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Resident Care Aide, where your dedication and caregiving skills will make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities. In this vital role, you will provide personalized support, assist with daily activities, and promote a safe, comfortable environment for residents. Your energy and empathy will help foster a nurturing community that values dignity, independence, and well-being. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to long-term care, assisted living, or home and community care settings.
Duties
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support
- Monitor and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature to ensure residents’ health status is maintained
- Support residents with medication administration following prescribed protocols and document accurately using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
- Provide compassionate dementia care and memory support tailored to individual needs, including Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairments
- Operate manual handling equipment like Hoyer lifts safely to assist with transfers and mobility
- Engage residents in social activities and group programs to promote mental stimulation and socialization
- Maintain a clean, safe environment by assisting with light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning resident areas and ensuring infection control standards are met
Skills
- Proven experience in assisted living or long-term care environments with a focus on geriatrics or seniors’ health
- Strong knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, and behavior management techniques
- Ability to work effectively with individuals with developmental disabilities or other special needs
- Excellent caregiving skills with a compassionate approach to personal support and resident engagement
- Familiarity with medication administration procedures and safety protocols
- Proficiency in using EMR systems for documentation and reporting purposes
- Physical ability to perform heavy lifting, manual handling, driving residents when necessary, and respond promptly in emergency situations such as first aid or CPR certification
Join us in creating a warm, supportive community where every resident feels valued. Your dedication as a Resident Care Aide will help enhance quality of life while developing meaningful relationships built on trust and respect. We are committed to providing paid positions that recognize your vital contribution to health and well-being.
Pay: $17.50 - $19.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
