Resident Care Associate

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 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:

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.

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, personal shopping, 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, Memory Care Director, or Wellness Nurse based on an evaluation of resident needs.

• Provides or assists in bathing or showering for thorough cleanliness and hygiene of resident.

• Assists residents in dressing when needed and demonstrates concern for individual privacy while providing resident care.

• Provides companion care which can include reading, visiting, answering personal correspondence, assisting with Title 22 or other tasks as listed on resident’s service plan. Financial and legal affairs are referred to community Resident Care Director.

• Makes beds, straightens rooms, and keeps resident care area in an organized manner.

• Can be responsible for preparing light meals at the direction of the resident when noted on resident’s service plan.

• Assists residents to schedule medical appointments or other vital services as indicated by the resident’s service plan. May accompany resident to appointments at the direction of the Resident Care Director, Memory Care Director, Wellness Nurse, or Executive Director.

• 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 the medical professional and ambulates resident according to his/her endurance levels. When directed by the service plan , assists resident to site fitness program or individual planned events.

• Applies medical or adaptive devices as ordered by the appropriate medical professional.

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

• May deliver meal trays from Dining Room or assist resident to the Dining Room.

• Assists residents with personal laundry including any dry cleaning.

• Follows prescribed Eskaton emergency protocol and policies.

• Completes weights for each resident as noted on service plan.

• Provides respite services for spouses, and/or other family members.

• Seeking consistent improvement, learning and sustainable growth

• Follows required dress code and Eskaton’s Community Appearance Standards. Maintains a professional image to the public and residents.

Starting pay ranges from $20.65 per hour - $25.75 per hour. Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay.

Education: High school graduate or G.E.D. preferred. Proficient ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language.

Training and Experience: Six (6) months’ experience in providing personal care in an RCFE or other long-term care setting preferred. Valid/current first aid certification.

Job Knowledge: 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.

Comfortable working with pets of various sizes.

Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Notify the Human Resources team to request any accommodation(s) to perform any of the essential functions of this position.

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. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.