Resident Care Associate (On-Call)

Job Title

Make a Real Difference, Every Single Day

As a nonprofit leader in aging, Eskaton helps people live well, longer with trusted guidance at every stage. We believe aging should be a vibrant, supported, and celebrated journey, not an experience to face alone. For over 55 years, Eskaton has been a cornerstone of Northern California, growing a network of 23 communities dedicated to older adults and the people who care for them. When you join us, you're not just starting a job. You're stepping into a career where your work creates a real impact on people's daily lives and strengthening the communities we call home.

We Invest in You (Because You Invest in Others)

We know that to take great care of our residents, we must take great care of you. We are genuinely committed to your health, your happiness, and your future. That's why we offer:

• Financial Security: Competitive pay and a 401K matching program to help you plan for your own future.
• Total Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits that support your physical and mental health.
• A Place Where You Belong: We celebrate diversity and equity across the entire aging spectrum, ensuring every team member feels seen and valued.

Our DNA (Core Values)

• Welcoming: You're a natural at creating warmth and a sense of belonging for everyone you meet.
• Bring (Y)our Best: You take pride in your work and strive for excellence in the "little things" and the "big things" alike.
• Empowerment: You don't wait for permission to do the right thing. You step up, take ownership, and lead with initiative.
• Growth: You're a lifelong learner who seeks consistent improvement and sustainable growth

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, personal shopping, and other domestic tasks as well as documentation of 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.

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 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.

The starting salary for this position ranges from $20.65 - $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.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school graduate or G.E.D. preferred equivalent preferred.

Training and Experience:

• Six (6) months experience in providing personal care in a residential or long-term care setting preferred.
• Valid/current first aid certification.

Job Knowledge:

• 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. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

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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