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Lead Care Associate - Assisted Living (AL)

Senior Lifestyle · Albuquerque, NM · Yesterday
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

About the Role

This position is responsible for providing assistance to residents in Assisted Living with their activities of daily living, enabling them to lead a quality life while maintaining their dignity. The Manager On Duty supports the department manager with training of new staff and care management planning. Weekend schedule: 32 hours (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, flexible).

Responsibilities

  • Provide assistance and leadership with medication (per state regulations), bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
  • Coordinate and conduct training of new staff members and assist all team members, upon direction of the Health and Wellness Director.
  • Meet on a regular basis with the Health and Wellness Director to review resident care issues.
  • Serve as the staff and family resource when the director is unavailable or away from the building.
  • Provide emotional and social support to residents.
  • Document daily log of assistance.
  • Inform the Directors of any resident issues or concerns.
  • Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
  • Respect residents’ confidentiality.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 1+ years of experience preferred in senior care or a related field.
  • Lead Caregiver / MedTech experience.
  • May require a CNA or CHHA licensure or other state-required training.
  • Acceptable fluency in English to perform job duties and communicate with supervisors, coworkers, residents, and third parties.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely.

Skills and Attributes

  • Dedicated, compassionate, and encouraging.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.
  • Access to DailyPay, an application that allows you to access earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.

Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

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