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Resident Care Assistant - Assisted Living/Memory Care

Kirkwood by the River Retirement Community
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2027

If you love making a difference in the lives of older adults, this is a great opportunity. We are a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in the Birmingham/Irondale area and are seeking experienced Resident Care Assistants (RCA) with one (1) or more years of experience in a ALF/SCALF unit.

This is a full time shift rotating off every other weekend in our Memory Care Department. Must be CPR certified

****2:30p-11p****

***6:30p-7a***

***10:30p-7a***

Please note you MUST come to the facility to fill out an application for employment

Kirkwood offers a $2000 Sign On Bonus and new enhanced Shift Differentials.

The RCA's interact directly with residents by providing comfort, interaction and assisting them with daily living needs. We are searching for dedicated and compassionate individuals who have a passion for working in a retirement community.

Kirkwood is known for our outstanding RCA to Resident ratio, which is one of the best in the Birmingham area.

Successful Candidates will:

  • Be at least 18 years old;
  • Speak, read and understand English;
  • Be able to perform the essential functions outlined in the job description;
  • Have a positive attitude and able to interact well with other employees
  • Be CPR Certified (preferred).

Kirkwood by the River (Full-Time employees only):

  • Offers compensation that is competitive and commensurate with experience.
  • Company paid $25,000 Life Insurance policy and Short-Term Disability policy.
  • Has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, Critical Illness and Accident, along with a retirement plan
  • Is an EOE.
  • Has an excellent working environment with many long-term employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15

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