Lead Resident Assistant

About the role

Meet community residents’ needs by helping with activities of daily living and coordinating services to residents. Supervise and direct resident assistants.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor residents for any changes in condition and report to Care Services Director, RCC, MCC or appropriate physician
• Learn resident preferences for opportunities to provide exemplary customer services, exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction
• Schedule departmental operations on a day-to-day basis under the guidance of the Care Services Director, Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) or Dementia Care Coordinator (DCC)
• Supervise resident assistants
• Interacts with families and other visitors
• Interacts with peers and supervisors about resident concerns
• Aid or provide supervision for residents performing activities of daily living (i.e. shaving, oral hygiene, bathing, nail care, dressing, etc.)
• Aid residents with simple requests as needed or find appropriate associate to assist
• Perform the following tasks: vital signs, weight, diabetic testing and/or insulin injections (if state allowed), medication assistance, ambulation, and activities
• Support, lead and participate in resident-centered wellness programs
• Work toward maintaining each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, and personal safety
• Aid resident assistants as needed and whenever primary supervisory tasks are completed
• Aid with resident assistants’ scheduling and assignments
• Track supplies that are needed and communicate to Care Services Director, RCC or DCC
• Work as part of the team within your department and across the community
• Present required new hire training and ongoing skills training for associates and maintain appropriate documentation
• Provide daily associate recognition and appreciation
• Support open and honest communication with and between all associates
• Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basis
• Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Bring a smile to work every day
• Be a great team player
• High school education preferred
• Nursing assistant course (State-approved, if required)

Special Requirements/Certifications

• Must be 21 years of age (or meet State requirements)
• Must meet the minimum requirements of those supervised
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• A free meal per shift
• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
• Matching 401k (Full-time only)
• Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities