Resident Care Assistant

Resident Care Assistant

A Senior Assisted Living Community in Livingston County is looking for a Full-Time Resident Care Assistant for their community.  We are looking for a knowledgeable, dedicated individual that has previous experience assisting in the care and wellness of seniors within an assisted living or senior living community.  

Responsibilities:  

• Ensure consistent, quality resident care, ensuring residents' needs and staffing requirements are met.  
• Develops and reviews resident service plans
• Completes resident evaluations prior to their admission and re-evaluate after move-in
• Assist with interviewing and selection of resident care staff members
• Assists in the supervision of staff including Aides, Med-Techs, Supervisors, etc
• Oversees and manages the quality and consistence of the medication training program, pharmacy management and medication supervision and administration within the community
• Conducts periodic skills checks and medication audits as required
• Provides appropriate initial and ongoing training to resident care staff
• Assists in maintaining residents' charts and reviews Aides' documentation
• Conducts monthly audits of clinical records, medications, medical equipment, policies and procedures for accuracy and safety.  Reports findings to Administrator
• Responsible for ensuring the 24-hour log us up to date
• Other responsibilities as required

Required:  

• CPR Certification is required
• Associate's Degree in related field or comparable experience is preferred
• At least 2 years of people management experience is required
• At least 2 years of senior living/assisted living operations and/or management experience is required
• Excellent people management, communication, and organization skills, with the ability to multitask
• Exemplary computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel; Payroll and Timekeeping systems, Scheduling software, etc. 

Schedule:  

• Monday-Friday
• On-Call 
• Weekends as needed