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Viva Senior Living at Dresher
Resident Care Associate
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
$32,663 / year median in Pennsylvania
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Resident Care Associate Make a Difference Every Day Through Compassionate Care Do you have a caring heart and enjoy helping others? Join our Nursing team as a Resident Care Associate and become an important part of creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home for our residents. As a Resident Care Associate, you'll do more than provide assistance with daily care. You'll get to know our residents—their personalities, routines, preferences, and needs—and help them maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life. Why You'll Love Working With Us Make a meaningful difference in residents' lives every day Build genuine relationships with residents and their families Be part of a supportive and compassionate care team Receive training and ongoing support Develop valuable caregiving and senior living skills Opportunities for career growth and advancement Work in a community where residents are treated with dignity and respect Be part of a team where the work you do truly matters What You'll Do As a Resident Care Associate, you will provide compassionate, person-centered support while helping residents feel safe, comfortable, and valued.
Your responsibilities may include:
Provide direct care and assistance to residents according to their individualized care plans Assist residents with activities of daily living and routine personal care Support residents with mobility, transfers, lifts, and transportation using appropriate techniques and equipment Assist with repositioning and mobility to promote resident comfort and safety Provide incontinence care and other personal care as assigned Help maintain residents' skin integrity through appropriate personal care, repositioning, and observation Learn residents' individual needs, preferences, routines, and abilities Observe residents and promptly report changes in condition, behavior, or needs to the Resident Care Director or appropriate care team member Communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and supervisors Respond to resident requests promptly, courteously, and compassionately Help create a warm, welcoming, and homelike environment Follow individualized care plans and provide observations that help the care team deliver excellent care Promote residents' rights, dignity, privacy, choice, and independence Follow infection prevention, hand hygiene, safety, and proper handling procedures Maintain confidentiality of resident information and Protected Health Information Recognize and report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or violations of residents' rights Participate in required training, competency programs, emergency drills, and safety activities Assist with emergency procedures and resident evacuation when necessary Maintain reliable attendance and arrive ready to work at the scheduled time Follow all company, community, health, safety, and regulatory requirements Perform other duties as assigned The Person We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is: Compassionate- You genuinely care about helping others and treat every resident with kindness and respect. Patient
- You understand that every resident is different and may need additional time, encouragement, or support. Dependable
- Our residents and your coworkers count on you to be there when you're scheduled. Observant
- You notice changes in residents and understand the importance of communicating concerns to the care team. Team-Oriented
- You enjoy working together and supporting your coworkers to provide excellent resident care. Respectful
- You believe every resident deserves dignity, privacy, choice, and the highest quality of care. Positive
- You bring a caring attitude and help create a home-like environment for our residents.