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Resident Care Assistant

Cotuit, MA ยท On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

Perform incontinent care in bed to residents who can move in bed. Assist residents who are not on swallowing or aspiration risk with meals. Pass, set up, and collect trays. Place belongings within ...

Resident Care Assistant

Plymouth, MA ยท On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Perform incontinent care in bed to residents who can move in bed. Assist residents who are not on swallowing or aspiration risk with meals. Pass, set up, and collect trays. Place belongings within ...

Resident Care Aide

Ashland, OH ยท On-site

$14 - $15.80/hr

Resident Care Aide Full Time, Part Time or PRN | Days, Evenings and Nights Pay: $14 - $15.80/hr (Based on Experience) $.75/hr Evening Shift Differential, $.50/hr Night Shift Differential, $1/hr ...

Resident Care Associate

Durham, NC ยท On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

Every other weekend required The Resident Care Associate reports directly to the Family Experience Director, Pearl Director or the Assistant Family Experience Director. PURPOSE Resident Care ...

Resident Care Director

Durham, NC ยท On-site

$66K - $87K/yr

Resident Care Director - RN or LPN Calyx Living is actively seeking an energetic Resident Care Director - either RN or LPN - for our assisted living community located in beautiful Durham off the Eno ...

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How much do resident care jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for resident care in the United States is $15.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a resident care worker?

A Resident Care worker, also known as a Resident Care aide or assistant, is a professional who supports the daily living needs of individuals in residential facilities, such as assisted living homes or long-term care centers. Their responsibilities often include assisting residents with personal care tasks, monitoring health conditions, providing companionship, and helping with activities of daily living. Resident Care workers play a vital role in ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for residents, working closely with nurses and other healthcare staff. They also communicate with residents' families and report any changes in health or behavior. This role requires compassion, patience, and good communication skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a resident care professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Resident Care professional, you need a background in caregiving, basic medical knowledge, and often a certification such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA). Familiarity with electronic health records, medication administration systems, and assistive devices is typically required. Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills help build trust and ensure quality care for residents. These skills and qualities are vital for maintaining residents' well-being, safety, and dignity in assisted living or long-term care settings.

What are some common challenges faced by resident care professionals, and how can they be managed effectively?

Resident Care professionals often encounter challenges such as managing diverse resident needs, addressing sudden medical or behavioral issues, and maintaining clear communication with families and healthcare teams. Effective management includes staying organized, prioritizing resident safety and comfort, and participating in ongoing training to stay updated on best practices. Strong teamwork and open communication with colleagues also play a vital role in overcoming daily challenges and ensuring high-quality care.

What is the difference between Resident Care vs Nursing Assistant?

AspectResident CareNursing Assistant
CertificationsOften requires certification or training in elder care or caregivingRequires CNA certification or state-specific nursing assistant training
Work EnvironmentAssisted living facilities, nursing homes, home careHospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting residents with daily activities, companionship, basic health monitoringProviding basic patient care, assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs

Resident Care and Nursing Assistants both work in elder and patient care settings, but Resident Care roles often focus on companionship and daily support, while Nursing Assistants perform more clinical tasks. Certifications and work environments overlap, but their specific duties differ based on training and employer needs.

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Infographic showing various Resident Care job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,669 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

Resident Care Coordinator

Prestige Care - Bridgewood Senior Living

Vancouver, WA โ€ข On-site

$23.50 - $31/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

What does the ResidentCare Coordinator do?
You as the Resident Care Coordinator would assistin ensuring resident care needs are met as directed by the Health ServicesDirector and Executive Director by coordinating and providing resident care andassisting in the oversight of health services team members, procedures andsystems.
Why join thePrestige Care Family in the Resident Care Coordinator role and what can weoffer you?
  • Strong promote from within culture, with the ResidentCare Coordinator role as a great starting point in the assisted living/memorycare space to greater impact roles
  • You would get to interact with our wonderfulresidents, working in a home-like setting every single day
  • Work with a high performing care team focused onloving and serving seniors
  • The ability to collaborate daily with otherleaders in the community to offer the best in care to our residents
  • Our 35+ year old, family-owned and operatedorganization (with over 80 locations in 8 states) means we aren't too small,but not too big. You are known here

In this job, everyday you will...
1. Partnerwith the health services leadership in the development and implementationof Cooperative Service Plans and ensures that the Cooperative ServicePlans are completed and updated in a timely manner.
2. Coordinateand assist in interviewing, hiring, onboarding and training new health servicesteam members.
3. Collaboratewith leadership team to create and maintain health services schedule that accommodatesrequested days off, vacations and sick time while maintaining appropriatestaffing levels according to resident care needs and state requirements.
4. Maintainthe medication carts and room in an organized, clean and safe manner. Submitsorders for medications, supplies and equipment as prescribed by physiciansand as established by the community policies and procedures.
5. Coordinateinformation pertaining to changes in residents' condition, personalneeds, appointments, and outside services and communicates information toappropriate individuals.
6. Workas a Medication Aide and/or Personal Care Attendant as needed to cover shiftsor assigned by health services leadership to stay apprised of residentcare concerns and to educate, train, and guide health services teammembers.
7. Educate,monitor and practice safety procedures relating to equipment, chemicals, toolsand utensils including infection control and universal precautions.
Education & Experienceyou need to qualify:
  • You will need at least one-year experience as aPersonal Care Attendant or 6 months as a Medication Technician/Aide, orprevious experience as a Resident Care Coordinator
  • You have experience in an Assisted Livingsetting preferred, and the ability to work on-call, weekends and holidaysas scheduled
  • You hold your high school diploma, GED orequivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education,training and experience

Ways you can advancebeyond the Resident Care Coordinator role:
Once you master this role, you could consider theExecutive Director and other jobs with Prestige Care.
EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED - At Prestige, it is our promise topersonally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on ourcore values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at thecenter of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforcethat represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures,backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and howwe celebrate what makes us different.
Prestige is proud to be an EqualEmployment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, orrelated medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability,or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Information About Prestige Senior Living -Bridgewood
Located at 11700 NE Angelo Drive in Vancouver, WA, PrestigeSenior Living - Bridgewood has 72 apartments of assisted living, aswell as 52 units of independent living, with it being licensed for 124 totalbeds.
If you are looking for the highest quality of healthcarecommunities or care centers, you won't find anyone better. Bridgewood hasenjoyed a string of unbelievably high performance, including multiple recent deficiency-freesurveys, multiple national quality care awards through the American Health CareAssociation/National Center for Assisted Living, and more. Additionally, Bridgewoodhas had multiple team members get promoted into regional/corporate-level roles,and is constantly featured on local media.
Our community is beautiful, impeccably kept up and atruly safe and enjoyable place to spend your working days. The community reallyis a true family, focused on teamwork and collaboration. There is a strongcommitment to a coaching and democratic leadership style at Bridgewood so teammembers are empowered to come to work, learn, and offer the bets in care.
This is a culture of high performance and teamwork. Allmanagers at the community are available and present at all times to support ourteam. By working at Bridgewood, you would be enjoying a strong coachingleadership style, a supportive environment, and one in which you are empoweredto own your role, and joy opportunities for career advancement.
If working in a home-like setting, with a strong team atmosphere,and with a national award-winning employer that has a great promote-from-withinculture, then Prestige Senior Living - Bridgewood is the place for you.
Who Is PrestigeCare?
Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing +post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communitiesin 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members whoserve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personallytouching their lives every day.
We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment,and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment tocareer development and advancement, Prestige Care is a employer that can helpyou achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career atPrestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment whereyour work truly matters at the end of every day.
Summary of Benefits
Full-time team members are eligible for Prestige's comprehensive benefits package, including choice of medical plans, HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid life and AD&D insurance. All team members are eligible to participate in the company's retirement plans with a company match for those who meet the hours and service requirements. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program and Education Reimbursement program.
Full-time and Part-Time (over 20 hours/week) accrue PTO at rate of 0 .034/ hour during their first year.