Resident Care Associate (On-Call)

Make a Real Difference, Every Single Day As a nonprofit leader in aging, Eskaton helps people live well, longer — with trusted guidance at every stage. We believe aging should be a vibrant, supported, and celebrated journey, not an experience to face alone. For over 55 years, Eskaton has been a cornerstone of Northern California, growing a network of 23 communities dedicated to older adults and the people who care for them.

When you join us, you're not just starting a job. You're stepping into a career where your work creates a real impact on people's daily lives and strengthening the communities we call home.

We Invest in You (Because You Invest in Others) We know that to take great care of our residents, we must take great care of you. We are genuinely committed to your health, your happiness, and your future. That’s why

we offer:

Our DNA (Core Values) We’re looking for people who align with our mission and want to grow with us:

• Growth: You’re a lifelong learner who seeks consistent improvement and sustainable growth.

Position Summary: The Resident Care Associate (RCA) provides personal care, companion care, nursing assistance and other assigned tasks to residents living in Eskaton 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 Director or Memory Care Director based on an evaluation of resident needs.

• 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.

• 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.

• Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate physician, physician extender, or supervising nurse.

• Collects specimens as directed by the Resident Care Director, Memory Care Director, or Wellness Nurse.

• Follows prescribed Eskaton emergency protocol and policies.

The starting salary for this position ranges from $23.75 - $25.50 per hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

• Proficient ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language.

• Six (6) months experience in providing personal care in a residential or long term care setting preferred.

• 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 Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen.