CNA, Healthcare Nursing

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Base pay range: $17.00/hr – $17.00/hr.

Full-time: 3pm – 11pm;
Part-time: 11pm – 7am.

Walk‑In Wednesday event:
Every Wednesday from 10am – 12pm at 1550 Pantops Mountain Plc., Charlottesville, VA.

The Resident Care Associate (RCA) embodies a genuine commitment to assisting seniors, providing essential support within our community. This role entails aiding residents in Assisted Living and/or Memory Care with their daily activities, implementing individual care plans, documenting services provided, and fostering an environment where residents can maintain their dignity and quality of life.

• We Care About People
• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
• We Speak Up! It’s Our Responsibility
• We Take Ownership and Add Value
• We are Respectful

• Compassionate disposition and a desire to serve; prior experience not required.
• Ability to fulfill both the physical and emotional needs of residents.
• Direct‑Care or other state specific certification required, or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain according to company policy.
• Upholds resident confidentiality.
• Flexible availability, including weekends.
• Demonstrates sincere compassion and genuine concern for the well‑being of seniors and their families.
• Proficient in using basic office equipment, including personal computers.
• Aligns with Commonwealth Senior Living's mission of improving the lives of seniors, their families, and each other.

• Directly assist residents with daily tasks; maintain communication with the Resident Care Director regarding care provision and resident condition changes.
• Aid residents with mobility, utilizing proper techniques and equipment to prevent accidents.
• Make routine resident care rounds to ensure the needs of each resident are being met in accordance with their individualized care plan.
• Assist with lifts, moves, and transport, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
• Perform care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage by changing incontinent residents.
• Document daily care activities in accordance with company policy and regulatory standards.
• Report any resident issues or concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
• Respond promptly and courteously to inquiries from residents, visitors, and staff, adhering to established policies.
• Familiarize oneself with residents’ individualized care plans and provide support accordingly.
• Contribute insights to the care planning process by sharing observations of residents’ needs and preferences.
• Interact respectfully and effectively with residents, families, visitors, peers, and supervisors to foster a homelike environment.
• Offer physical, emotional, and psychosocial support to residents and their families.
• Adhere to residents’ rights, promptly reporting any incidents or evidence of abuse or rights violations.
• Implement safety and infection control procedures, including proper hand hygiene and care techniques to prevent skin damage.
• Maintain a safe working environment through accident prevention and adherence to safety protocols.
• Attend all required training sessions, in‑service programs, and staff meetings.
• Maintain regular community with the Resident Care Director.
• Fulfill any other duties as assigned.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:
The RCA must be capable of lifting, stooping, carrying, turning, and assisting high‑risk residents, and operating medication carts. The position carries a medium risk of exposure to COVID‑19 due to direct care provision to potentially positive residents.

Entry Level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider