Residential Care Assistant - Medical Respite

Job Description

Job Description

Help people feel safe, supported, and cared for during recovery.

We're looking for a compassionate, dependable caregiver to support adults recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization while experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

In this role, you'll help maintain a comfortable, welcoming home where clients can rest and focus on their recovery. You'll provide practical assistance with daily living, help keep the household running smoothly, and offer respectful, person-centered support.

This is an entry-level position. You don't need a healthcare background or prior caregiving experience to apply. We're looking for someone who is patient, observant, reliable, and comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds. A typical day will look like:

Help clients with everyday needs, including meals, hydration, personal hygiene, mobility, and laundry. Provide companionship, encouragement, and respectful support while clients recover. Check in with clients regularly and communicate concerns or changes in their well-being to the appropriate team members. Help clients prepare for scheduled appointments and follow-up visits. Maintain a clean, safe, comfortable, and welcoming living environment. Assist with meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and restocking household supplies. Respond calmly and respectfully when clients are feeling frustrated, anxious, or overwhelmed. Follow established guidelines, respect privacy and personal boundaries, and contribute to a consistent, supportive environment. Complete daily documentation and communicate important information during shift handoffs. This job is for you is you are: Compassionate, patient, and respectful of others. Dependable and attentive to details. Calm and professional in challenging situations. Comfortable helping with everyday living needs and household tasks. Able to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with a team. Willing to learn and follow established procedures. Previous experience in caregiving, residential support, homeless services, behavioral health, or other human-service settings is preferred but not required.