Resident Care Associate - Direct Care Training Included

Start Your Career in Senior Living – No Experience Required!

Interested in a rewarding career caring for others but don’t have prior experience? Our Direct Care Course provides paid onsite training to prepare you for a hands-on role supporting our residents. This is a great opportunity to gain skills, experience, and a pathway into a direct care position within our community.

What This Role Includes:

• Paid, onsite Direct Care training course

• This is a hybrid model course that includes 40 hours of classroom setting training and 20 hours of hands-on training.

• Hands-on learning in a supportive senior living environment


• Instruction on resident care, safety, and daily support needs


• Preparation for transition into a direct care role upon successful completion

What You’ll Learn:

• Assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)


• Resident safety, dignity, and person-centered care


• Infection control and basic care procedures


• Working as part of a care team in a senior living setting

What We’re Looking For:

• Compassionate and dependable individuals


• Willingness to learn and grow in a caregiving role


• Ability to work well with residents and team members


• Reliable attendance throughout the course

Why Commonwealth Senior Living:

• Paid training – earn while you learn


• Supportive leadership and team environment


• Opportunities for continued growth and advancement


• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day

2026 Training Dates:

February 2-6

March 2-6

April 6-10

May 4-8

June 1-5

July 6-10

August 3-7

September 7-11

October 5-9

November 2-6

December 7-11

Next Steps:
Apply today to be considered for our upcoming Direct Care Course. 

At Commonwealth Senior Living, we firmly believe in providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment, free from discrimination and harassment of any kind. We steadfastly prohibit any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We uphold these principles in accordance with the highest standards set by the law and strive to foster a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.