Resident Associate

Pay rate: $16.50

Catholic Charities Senior Communities develops and operates affordable supportive communities for older adults with a resolve to nurture a spirit of purpose wellness and harmony among both our residents and colleagues. We offer 24 locations in Anne Arundel Baltimore Garrett County and Harford Counties and Baltimore City.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore Senior Communities is currently seeking a Resident Associate who will assist residents of the Congregate Housing Services program with those activities that they are unable to perform without help always fostering residents independence and freedom of choice. The work schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides assistance with activities of daily living particularly meals and limited personal care.
• Provides assistance with instrumental activities of daily living including but not limited to: telephone housekeeping tasks
  laundry escort service and other personal assistance services.
• Observes and reports changes in residents physical condition and cognitive/emotional status.
• Prepares and maintains resident documentation including verification forms and paperwork related to meals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma/ 1 year caregiver/homemaker experience required.
• Course work in geriatrics or related field and/or previous experience working in a geriatric environment desired.
• Must have the ability to: read write/print legibly follow oral and written directions maintain confidentiality; be customer service oriented work effectively with a culturally diverse frail elderly population; and work flexible hours.
• Must be able to provide own reliable transportation to and from assignments.
• Position requires the ability to: move freely throughout the building including climbing stairs; reach bend squat lift/push 50 lbs. and stand 85% of the time.
• Must possess visual and hearing acuity and clear speech sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

Catholic Charities offers a competitive salary and benefits program.

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Paternal Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety empowerment healing and self-care and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer

Required Experience:

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