Lead Resident Assistant

Job Objective(s)
The Lead Resident Assistant (LRA) is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services to a consistent group of residents and their families in our assisted living and reminiscence neighborhoods including leading the assigned tasks of Resident Assistants. This Universal LRA role includes providing hands on care, physical and emotional support as outlined in each resident's Individualized Service Plan (ISP) while maintaining a safe, comfortable home like environment. The LRA is responsible for demonstrating the company mission and values, in accordance with federal, state and local standards and regulations and Gentle Touch Health Initiatives policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

Part Time Hours- 32 hours a week. Possibility of more in future

Week 1: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6a-2p

Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 6a-2p

Essential Responsibilities

Lead Resident Assistant
* Provides the highest degree of quality care and services to a consistent group of residents and their families in our assisted living and reminiscence neighborhoods in support of the Universal LRA role including leading the assigned tasks of Resident Assistant
* Reviews staff schedules, ensures appropriate staffing coverage and contacts alternative employees as needed to fill staffing vacancy using variable staffing model
* Leads daily meetings, encourages active participation and teamwork within the changing shifts
* Obtains monthly resident weight / vital signs
* Receives delivered medications and faxes of new orders to the pharmacy
* Reviews, reads, notates and initializes Daily Log to document and learn about pertinent about residents
* Participates in the development of resident Individualized Service Plans (ISP) and monthly updates
* In the absence of the ACC or RCC, works on daily assignments sheets
* Communicates with family & residents with empathy as needed
* Responsible for their designated group of residents
* Ensures the established safety regulations are followed at all times
* Notifies supervisor if a resident has increased care needs
* Checks residents for changes in skin condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities
* Responds to security system & resident call bells promptly & immediately; takes appropriate action including resetting call bells
* Answers, directs and/or responds to phone calls in a timely, courteous and professional manner
* Assists with continence management & disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms using standard care precautions
* Helps residents maintain independence, promote dignity and physical safety of each resident adhering to the standards of Resident Rights
* Assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and Invite, Encourage, Assist (IEA) residents to activities as indicated on ISP
* Engages residents in life skills & other life enrichment activities throughout the day in reminiscence
* Strives to understand & respond to each resident with empathy, always mindful of the resident's unique communication patterns, history, basic human needs
* Maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment
* Assists each resident with their ever changing needs due to cognitive and physical loss

Specific Responsibilities for the Lead Resident Assistant
* The Lead Care Manager performs the duties listed within and supervises Resident Assistants in the duties listed below
* Invite, Encourage, Assist (IEA) residents to activities and in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on the ISP and demographic profile
* Integrates the individual resident's life skills into their daily routine
* Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident's day

Qualifications
* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required
* High School diploma / GED accepted and may be required per state regulations
* In states where appropriate, must maintain certifications
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* Medication Management Certified preferred and as required per specific state requirements
* Previous experience working with seniors and desire to serve and care for seniors
* Demonstrates leadership competencies
* Ability to delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles and interests
* Ability to make choices, decisions and act in the resident's best interest
* Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations
* Ability to handle multiple priorities
* Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and a level of understanding
* Competent in organizational, time management skills
* Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
* As applicable, all employees who drive a DOT Transportation Vehicle must sign the Driver job description and understand the key essential duties for safety and regulatory compliance

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