Senior Lead Resident Assistant - Under New Leadership!

About the role

This position is responsible for providing personal care, delegated nursing and medical care, housekeeping, meal preparation, and activities designed to maintain the resident's physical and emotional well-being. As well as being on an on-call rotation, which may require you to physically come into the site when needed.

Responsibilities

• Act as the trainer, mentor to the new staff assisting with onboarding.
• Maintaining the training schedule, discussing with the nurse/ALC any challenges the new team member is having and working as a team to resolve any issues.
• Affirming the resident with their ADLs which include but are not limited to bathing, eating, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and continence.
• Applying braces as needed per care plan.
• Repositioning clients as needed.
• Observing clients for changes in medical condition and reporting changes to the Nurse.
• Affirming fall prevention.
• Affirming behavior management.
• Doing laundry as needed.
• Performing any needed housekeeping activity.
• Preparing and serving meals to the residents.
• Planning and hosting activities for the residents.
• Administering medications as directed in care plan.
• Documenting and reporting any changes in health or behaviors of the residents.
• Monitoring wandering residents.
• Maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Providing end-of-life care.
• Keeping up to date on emergency procedures and assisting in emergency situations.
• Attending in-service/training sessions and following RN instructions (written or verbal).

Requirements

• Must be able to be on an on-call rotation.
• Must be able to work alternating weekends.
• Must be willing to continually learn and apply new techniques for programming for lower functioning residents with memory loss.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work under the direction of the RN Director and other supervisory staff.
• Must maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Must possess a desire to work with the frail, elderly and those with multiple medical issues.
• Must demonstrate teamwork abilities.
• Must possess good listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• May be required to work days, afternoons, nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Qualifications

• No experience needed: While previous caregiving experience is a bonus, we provide comprehensive training for all new team members.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, and Supplemental Insurances – Available for Full-Time
• 401(k) Plan
• Reimbursement program for CNA certification while employed

Schedule & Compensation

• Shifts: Flexible shifts, including 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 2:30 PM- 10:30PM and 10:30 PM- 6:30AM with rotating weekends.
• Wages: Up to $18/hour based on experience, includes lead pay.

What You Bring

• A heart for care: A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of seniors.
• Empathy and patience: The ability to connect with residents and their families in a meaningful way.
• Leadership: A strong desire to lead by example—whether that means taking ownership during high-impact projects or participating in the on-call rotation alongside your peers.
• Team spirit: A collaborative attitude and commitment to supporting your coworkers.
• No experience needed: While previous caregiving experience is a bonus, we provide comprehensive training for all new team members.