Located in Danville in the scenic East Bay Area, The Reutlinger Community provides comfortable accommodations and personalized care for up to 180 seniors. Newly renovated to better serve residents, The Reutlinger Community currently offers room and board in specialized Assisted Living, Enhanced Care, Memory Care and Rehabilitation.
The Reutlinger Community is staffed by seasoned specialists with decades of experience in senior care and skilled nursing. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, as well as the opportunity to make a positive contribution in the lives of our residents and our community.
Position Summary:
The Resident Care Associate (RCA) provides personal care, companion care, nursing assistance and other assigned tasks to residents living in Reutlinger communities. The Resident Care Associate duties include direct resident care, assisting in daily living activities, grocery or personal shopping, errands and other domestic tasks as well as documentation of care provided. Duties and assignments may be adjusted at the discretion of the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse based on an evaluation of resident needs.
Position Responsibilities include:
Direct Resident Care
- Provides companion care which can include reading, visiting, answering personal
- correspondence, assisting with bill paying or other tasks as listed on resident’s plan of care.
- Provides or assists in bathing or showering for thorough cleanliness and hygiene of resident.
- Makes beds, straightens rooms, and keeps resident care area in an organized manner.
- Assists residents in dressing when needed and demonstrates concern for individual privacy while providing resident care.
- Can be responsible for preparing light meals at the direction of the resident when noted on resident’s plan of care.
- Assists residents to schedule medical appointments or other vital services as indicated by the resident’s plan of care. May accompany resident to appointments at the direction of the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, Wellness Nurse, or Executive Director.
- Promotes appropriate levels of independence in resident care and demonstrates awareness of safety for both resident and self in providing care.
- Assists resident with simple range of motion or other exercises as directed by nurse or therapist and ambulates resident according to his/her endurance levels. When directed by the plan of care, assists resident to site fitness program or individual planned events.
- Assists with activities, including participating and/or leading activities per Activity Director and Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, or Wellness Nurse instructions.
Qualifications
Education:
High school graduate or G.E.D. preferred. Proficient ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language.
Training and Experience:
Six (6) months experience in providing personal care in a residential or long term care setting preferred. Valid/current first aid certification.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge in performing personal care services in a residential environment. Ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses. Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
The final candidate must successfully pass The Reutlinger's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, COVID test, TB screen test and health screen. All staff, except wait staff and dishwasher positions, must be at least 18 years of age.
The Reutlinger is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $21.69 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person