Caregiver / Resident Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Compass Development is seeking compassionate, reliable, and motivated Caregivers/Resident Assistants (RAs) to support adults with disabilities in a residential setting. As a Resident Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping individuals live as independently as possible while promoting dignity, choice, safety, and personal growth.

If you enjoy helping others, building meaningful relationships, and making a positive impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Resident Assistant, you will:

• Provide daily support, supervision, and companionship to residents
• Assist residents with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding
• Administer medications according to agency policies and training
• Support residents in developing independent living skills, including cooking, laundry, and cleaning
• Implement individualized support plans and accurately document resident progress and behaviors
• Encourage residents to make choices, develop skills, and achieve personal goals
• Assist with meal preparation, cleanup, and following dietary requirements
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and healthy living environment
• Monitor resident health, safety, and well-being and respond appropriately to emergencies
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, guardians, and other professionals involved in resident care

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to complete required training and certification requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or in a caregiving role
• Valid driver's license (required for designated shifts)

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing stairs
• Assisting with transfers and mobility support
• Lifting up to 25 pounds regularly
• Occasional assistance with residents requiring higher levels of physical support
• Ability to respond effectively during emergencies

Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Training & Development

We provide comprehensive onboarding and paid required state trainings:

Agency Orientation, Resident Rights, Abuse & Neglect Prevention, Emergency Procedures, OSHA Training, Medication Administration, First Aid, Fire Safety, Behavioral Support Training

Why Join Compass Development?

• New Hire sign on bonus
• Benefits: Dental/Vision insurance with company sponsorship, Aflac products, PTO, Holiday Pay, Retirement Plan
• Guaranteed Hours - you will work the number of hours as you are hired for each week
• Meaningful work that changes lives
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career growth in human services and healthcare fields

Important Expectations

• All shifts are awake shifts.
• Residents require continuous supervision and may never be left alone without management approval.
• Employees must maintain professionalism, reliability, and adherence to agency policies.
• Attendance, teamwork, and effective communication are essential to success in this role.

Apply Today

If you're compassionate, dependable, and a team player who loves helping others achieve greater independence and quality of life, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Compass Development team. Your support can make a lasting difference every day.

Compass Development was established in 1997. We provide residential services for individuals with disabilities so that they can live as independent as possible with all the necessary supports.


We promote: Integration, normalization, empowering resident choices,
building natural supports and bridges for the residents, meeting their goals, strengthening their strengths and overcoming their weaknesses, flexibility, and behavioral management.

Working here offers competitive wages, company sponsored benefits, a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and meaningful work.

Company Description

Compass Development was established in 1997. We provide residential services for individuals with disabilities so that they can live as independent as possible with all the necessary supports. We promote: Integration, normalization, empowering resident choices, building natural supports and bridges for the residents, meeting their goals, strengthening their strengths and overcoming their weaknesses, flexibility, and behavioral management.Working here offers competitive wages, company sponsored benefits, a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and meaningful work.