Resident Care Associate

Description The Neighborhood at Paducah is hiring Resident Care Associates to join their team! Shift Details Mon-Fri; Every other weekend required Job Type Part‑time 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 Personalized Service Plans and attends service‑plan review meetings with families as requested. Follows hydration schedule established for residents and maintains it during the shift. Completes resident meal attendance sheets and ensures any resident who has not dined in the dining room receives room service and/or is accounted for. Knows and complies with all resident rights. Initiates, assigns, and assists with activities, as appropriate. Checks all assigned residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, continence issues, and changes in condition. Uses proper sanitary procedures and universal precautions. Checks assigned resident rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness, taking appropriate action and ensuring high‑risk rooms are double‑checked. Assists with conducting checks of laundry rooms, common areas—including bathrooms—for cleanliness and any exposed hazardous chemicals, and takes appropriate action (e.g., contacting housekeeping, cleaning, securing chemicals). Completes all ADLs for assigned residents according to their Personalized Service Plan (PSP). Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly and immediately, taking 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 personal care aspects of the RCA position. Knowledge and experience in the Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing preferred. Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours, available to customers at peak service delivery days and times. #J-18808-Ljbffr