Resident Assistant (RA Memory Care) - Oakland

Who We Are: An Elder Care Alliance Community Actual pay decision based on factors including experience, skills and training Do you enjoy working with seniors? Do you want to work in a setting where you are valued and appreciated? Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a vibrant retirement community located in Oakland.
We provide senior assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of health care needs.
We pride ourselves on being a person-centered community and value our employees and residents.
To Keep our residents and team members safe, we provide all necessary PPE, and adhere to all infection control requirements including regular testing.
About This Career Opportunity: A Resident Assistant / Caregiver: Provides personal care and services to residents with dementia in accordance with resident needs, individual service plans and the philosophy of supportive and resident centered care.
Helps residents with activities of daily living including personal care, bathing, grooming, dressing, bathroom assistance, light housekeeping, and group and individual activities.
Provides meal and activity escort assistance - walking, wheelchair or walker.
Documents care through electronic charting.
Communicates with and responds to residents about their needs.
This job requires: Lifting / pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs.
and 100 lbs.
with assistance.
Frequent standing and walking.
Work on weekends and holidays, based on scheduling.
Are You Qualified?: Here’s what you need: Passion, sensitivity and knowledge of working with older adults, the aging process and dementia care are essential.
Minimum of one year experience working with seniors or be a current CNA, preferably in a long term care environment.
Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.
Regular attendance and punctuality.
Effective English verbal and written communication skills with the ability to successfully work in a multi-cultural environment.
Compensation and Benefits: We offer competitive *pay and phenomenal benefits.
Subject to eligibility requirements benefits include: Generous Paid Time Off Paid holidays Retirement plans Comprehensive medical, dental & vision plans Flexible spending Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement.
++much more *Actual pay decision based on factors including experience, skills and training “Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status”