Resident Care Associate

The Resident Care Associate provides direct care to residents, assists with lifts and moves, and responds to inquiries. Must possess a high school diploma or GED, and be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment. Must also adhere to facility policies and procedures, and maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information.

Requirements

• Annual verification of a negative TB skin test
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan