Lead Caregiver

Lead Resident Assistant

The Lead Resident Assistant meets community residents' needs by helping with activities of daily living and coordinating services to residents. Supervises and directs resident assistants. Responsible for the delivery of quality care by encouraging independence and ensuring each resident's physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being.

Schedule: Part time Sun/Mon PM

Pay: $23/$24/hr

What will I do every day?

• 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
• Effectively supervise 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
• Assist or provide supervision for residents performing activities of daily living (i.e. shaving, oral hygiene, bathing, nail care, dressing, etc.)
• Assist 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
• Assist resident assistants as needed and whenever primary supervisory tasks are completed
• Assist 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
• Support continuous improvement
• Perform other related duties as required

What will I need to be successful in this role?

• 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 I may need?

• 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

What's in it for me? (Great Question!)

• 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

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB test, Background check and Physical Exam (all paid for by us).

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer