• Resident Care Assistant 1

    DePaul (North Tonawanda, NY)


    Overview

     

    Wheatfield Commons, a DePaul Senior Livng Community is hiring a full-time Resident Care Assistant to work the day shift.

     

    Under the general direction of the Supervisor-In-Charge, the Resident Care Assistant provides direct personal care and assistance to residents as needed.

     

    The pay range for this opportunity is $16.25 - $16.55 per hour.

     

    Why work for DePaul?

     

    + Make a positive difference in someone's life

    + Supportive work environment

    + We value diversity

    + Opportunity for professional development and career advancement

    + Excellent benefits and competitive wages

    Responsibilities

    + Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a positive, caring attitude toward all residents, staff and guests

    + Assists residents with bathing, personal care and oral hygiene.

    + Assists residents with choice of attire and care of clothing.

    + Reminds residents of meal times and monitors meal attendance..

    + Makes beds daily and changes bedding and linens weekly or as needed.

    + Performs rounds on each resident at the beginning and end of each shift.

    + Documents and reports all concerns to the supervisor; (i.e. changes in behavior, evidence of illness etc.)

    + Assists relatives, guests and visitors as needed or requested. Will also assist with room preparation and welcome of new residents.

    + Reminds residents of medication times.

    + Attends staff meetings and in-services when requested.

    + Keeps scheduled shifts and plans time off in advance with the supervisor.

    + Performs housekeeping duties and laundry as scheduled needed or requested.

    + Inspects building areas and furnishings for wear and defects, completes maintenance requests.

    + Assists with activity programs as requested.

    + Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

    Qualifications

    + High School diploma or GED preferred.

    + CNA, HHA or PCA certification preferred.

    + One year work experience in a care-giving field desired.

    + Must be dependable, hardworking and willing to work as part of a team.

    + Must have the required references and criminal record check.

    + Must have annual TB screening and Health Assessment completed.

    + Must be at least 18 years of age.

     

    Desired Qualities

     

    + Warmth, understanding and responsiveness to residents and their demands and reactions.

    + Positive feeling for families and visitors, exercising patience and tact.

    + Ability to use initiative, judgment and resourcefulness and ability to make decisions.

     

    Benefits

     

    This position is eligible for the following for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B with Employer Match, robust Employee Assistant Program, Staff Recognition Program and Employee Discount Program.

     

    Job LocationsUS-NY-North Tonawanda

     

    Posted Date2 weeks ago(8/25/2025 8:34 AM)

     

    Category Assisted Living

     

    Type Regular Full-Time

     

    FLSA Status Non-Exempt

     

    Shift Days

     

    Department Senior Living

     

    Corporation Name DePaul Adult Care Communities (DACC) NY