Resident Care Assistant 1

Overview

Wheatfield Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Community is hiring a full-time Resident Care Assistant to work the overnight shift.

Under the general direction of the Supervisor-In-Charge, the Resident Care Assistant provides direct personal care and assistance to residents as needed.

The hours for this role are 10pm - 6am

The pay range for this opportunity is $16.25 - $16.55 per hour.

Why work for DePaul?

• Make a positive difference in someone's life

• Supportive work environment

• We value diversity

• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement

• Excellent benefits and competitive wages

Responsibilities

• Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a positive, caring attitude toward all residents, staff and guests

• Assists residents with bathing, personal care and oral hygiene.

• Assists residents with choice of attire and care of clothing.

• Reminds residents of meal times and monitors meal attendance..

• Makes beds daily and changes bedding and linens weekly or as needed.

• Performs rounds on each resident at the beginning and end of each shift.

• Documents and reports all concerns to the supervisor; (i.e. changes in behavior, evidence of illness etc.)

• Assists relatives, guests and visitors as needed or requested. Will also assist with room preparation and welcome of new residents.

• Reminds residents of medication times.

• Attends staff meetings and in-services when requested.

• Keeps scheduled shifts and plans time off in advance with the supervisor.

• Performs housekeeping duties and laundry as scheduled needed or requested.

• Inspects building areas and furnishings for wear and defects, completes maintenance requests.

• Assists with activity programs as requested.

• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

• CNA, HHA or PCA certification preferred.

• One year work experience in a care-giving field desired.

• Must be dependable, hardworking and willing to work as part of a team.

• Must have the required references and criminal record check.

• Must have annual TB screening and Health Assessment completed.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Desired Qualities

• Warmth, understanding and responsiveness to residents and their demands and reactions.

• Positive feeling for families and visitors, exercising patience and tact.

• Ability to use initiative, judgment and resourcefulness and ability to make decisions.

Benefits

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B Employer Match and Employee Discount Programs.

DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and program need.

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Job LocationsUS-NY-North Tonawanda

Posted Date3 days ago(7/9/2026 1:16 PM)

Category Assisted Living

Type Regular Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Shift Overnights

Department Senior Living

Corporation Name DePaul Adult Care Communities (DACC) NY