Resident Care Assistants provide essential hands-on support for the health, safety, and daily well-being of residents, including assisting with personal care, activities, and maintaining a dignified environment. Responsibilities also involve documenting vital signs, responding to call bells, and adhering strictly to established policies and resident rights.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous healthcare experience being preferred but not mandatory. Applicants must be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid and Diabetic Training if not already certified, and must commit to working scheduled weekends, holidays, and potentially overtime or during emergencies.
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Resident Assistant - Memory Care (Flex)
About Garden Spot Village
Garden Spot Communities has evolved into a community that thrives on purpose, opportunity and living life to its fullest. While others in our market space talk about seniors and retirement, here we talk about people and opportunity. Our heritage, mission and core values play a fundamental role as they ground us in the present and shape our future.
Discover Garden Spot’s benefits and how you can experience Life with Purpose™
Health insurance
401K program with company match
Tuition assistance
First-time homebuyer program
$18.00/hr PLUS shift differentials!
At Garden Spot Village, our Resident Care Assistants play a vital role in supporting the health, safety, and daily well-being of residents. This position provides hands-on care, encourages resident engagement in activities, and helps maintain a comfortable and dignified environment for all residents.
What You’ll Do
Comply with established policies, procedures, and standards, including the Compliance Program/Code of Conduct
Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times
Treat all resident information as confidential
Treat residents, families, visitors, and peers with dignity and respect, maintaining a cheerful and positive attitude
Ensure residents’ privacy, respect, dignity, and rights in accordance with State and Federal regulations
Report any unusual observations or conditions to the Med Tech or LPN on duty
Encourage residents to remain active and attend social functions and programs
Assist with the implementation of activity programs as needed
Support residents with personal care, including bathing, continence care, oral hygiene, hair grooming, dressing, care of personal possessions, use of telephone, scheduling and reminders of appointments, ambulation, bed-making, and weekly linen changes
Assist with new resident admissions, including unpacking, orientation, and explanation of activities and meal schedules
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition assistance
401K program with company match
First-time homebuyer program
Respond promptly to resident call bells
Assist at meal times according to departmental policy
Take and document vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, and accu-checks
Attend department meetings, staff meetings, and training programs
Practice safety for self and residents, reporting any unsafe conditions to the Med Tech or LPN
Make continuous rounds to observe and check on residents’ comfort and safety
Ensure residents are charged appropriately for supplies and additional services
Assist in training peers
Participate in monthly fire drills and assist with the prompt evacuation of residents
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
What We’re Looking For
High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience in healthcare or related field preferred but not required
Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain after hire)
Diabetic Training (or willingness to obtain after hire)
Commitment to customer service and teamwork
Understanding of and alignment with the philosophy and corporate values of Garden Spot Communities
Must rotate shifts and work weekends and holidays as scheduled
May be required to work during emergency conditions (short staffing, severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
May be asked to work overtime to ensure adequate staffing
Additional Information
Our Flex or Per-Diem schedule requires a minimum of 16 weekend hours per month.
Why You’ll Love Working at Garden Spot At Garden Spot Village, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to compassion, respect, and integrity. As a Resident Care Assistant, you’ll support residents’ health, safety, and quality of life every day.
Equal employment opportunity
Garden Spot Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
