Resident Assistants for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 51%
- Bachelor's degree
- 29%
- Vocational or technical training
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
Current company
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Walmart
Salvation army
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 12, 2026
Resident Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $50,773 yearly
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SENIOR LIVING WELLNESS PROGRAM EXPERIENCE
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCertified Fitness InstructorSix Sigma CertificationRegistered DietitianLean Six Sigma CertificationCertified Project Manager+10 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsIHSS Care Provider
Milpitas, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardCDLAct 120First Aid CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMedication Technician
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseRNCertified Medical AssistantCaregiver Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaMemory CareIHSS In-Home Service Provider
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMakeup ApplicationCertified Makeup Artist (CMA)Esthetician LicenseDriver's LicenseCertified Esthetician+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceStraight RazorCNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CHHAPalliative Care Experience (Work Setting)Bartender LicenseCHPNAEMT CertificationPassenger Endorsement+18 moreSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceManagementLeadershipPublic SpeakingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPara Educator
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CPIAEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationFood HandlingCPR+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipJudoHeavy LiftingPublic Speaking
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What's the average time to fill a resident assistant role?
The average time to fill a resident assistant role is 39 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do resident assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a resident assistant include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for resident assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for resident assistants include: CPR, Driver's License and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to resident assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to resident assistants include: certified nursing assistant, para educator and IHSS care provider.
What level of education is common for a resident assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a resident assistant in San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a resident assistant?
Most resident assistants have 14 years of professional experience.
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