Resident Care Associate

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.

Position Summary:
The Resident Care Associate (RCA) is a morning shift, Sunday-Thursday. The 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

The starting salary for this position ranges from $20.65 to $25.75/hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides or assists in bathing or showering for thorough cleanliness and hygiene of resident.
• Assists residents in dressing when needed and demonstrates concern for individual privacy while providing resident care.
• Provides companion care which can include reading, visiting, answering personal correspondence, assisting with Title 22 or other tasks as listed on resident's service plan. Financial and legal affairs are referred to community Resident Care Director.
• Makes beds, straightens rooms, and keeps resident care area in an organized manner.
• Can be responsible for preparing light meals at the direction of the resident when noted on resident's service plan.
• Assists residents to schedule medical appointments or other vital services as indicated by the resident's service plan. May accompany resident to appointments at the direction of the Resident Care Director, Memory Care Director, Wellness Nurse, or Executive Director.
• Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care.
• Assists resident with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed by the medical professional and ambulates resident according to his/her endurance levels. When directed by the service plan , assists resident to site fitness program or individual planned events.
• Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate medical professional.
• Collects specimens as directed by the Resident Care Director, Memory Care Director, or Wellness Nurse.
• May deliver meal trays from Dining Room or assist resident to the Dining Room.
• Assists residents with personal laundry including any dry cleaning.
• Follows prescribed Eskaton emergency protocol and policies.
• Completes weights for each resident as noted on service plan.
• Provides respite services for spouses, and/or other family members.
• Assist with the care of resident-owned pets.
• Assists with activities, including participating and/or leading activities per Life Enrichment Director and Resident Care Director, Memory Care Director, or Wellness Nurse instructions.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Models and embodies Eskaton's core values, including:
• Creating a sense of warmth, welcoming and belonging for all

• Fostering excellence in everything we do

• Seeking consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth

• Stepping up, taking ownership and leading with initiative.
• Fully complies with all provisions in Eskaton's Corporate Compliance Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Maintains attendance as outlined in Eskaton policy.
• Follows required dress code and Eskaton's Community Appearance Standards. Maintains a professional image to the public and residents.
• Works in accordance with established safety guidelines; uses proper body mechanics; follows safe work practices; wears appropriate safety gear.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Training and Experience: Six (6) months' experience in providing personal care in an RCFE or other long-term care setting preferred. Valid/current first aid certification.

Knowledge and Abilities:

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. Comfortable working with pets of various sizes.

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.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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