Resident Care Associate

The Neighborhood at Decatur is hiring Resident Care Associates to join their team! Shift Details Mon-Fri; Every other weekend required Reporting The Resident Care Associate reports directly to the Family Experience Director, Pearl Director or the Assistant Family Experience Director. Purpose The Resident Care Associate is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services to a consistent group of residents and their families in our assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. This role includes providing hands‑on care, physical and emotional support as outlined in each resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP) while maintaining a safe, comfortable home‑like environment. The Resident Care Associate demonstrates all elements of wellness, remains in accordance with federal, state and local standards and regulations and Phoenix policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Participates in the development of the Personalized Service Plans and updates; attends service plan review meetings with families as requested Follows the hydration schedule established for the residents and maintains it during the shift Completes resident meal attendance sheets and accounts for any residents who have not dined in the dining room with room service or other arrangements Knows and complies with all resident rights Initiates, assigns, and assists with activities, as appropriate Checks all assigned residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, any continence issues and changes in condition Uses proper sanitary procedures and universal precautions Checks on assigned resident rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness and takes appropriate action; ensures high‑risk rooms are double‑checked Assists with conducting laundry room and common area – including bathroom – checks for cleanliness and any exposed hazardous chemicals; takes appropriate action (i.e., contacting housekeeping, personally cleaning the room, securing the chemicals) Completes all ADLs for assigned residents according to the resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP) Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly & immediately; takes appropriate action including resetting call bells Education / Experience / Licensure – Certification High School education preferred and may be required by the state Previous experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred Must be at least 18 years of age to perform the personal care aspects of the RCA position Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times #J-18808-Ljbffr