Lead Aide - Harbor

Job Summary:

The Lead RCA provides varying levels of specialized services and care required by our residents.  The primary goal of a Lead RCA is to provide our residents and families with a World Class experience through successful living and life enhancement activities, while assisting and maintaining a positive physical, nutritional and social environment.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supports the resident’s abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an opportunity for engagement.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfer, mobility, and continence care while focusing on the resident and not on the task.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the cognitive, physical, behavioral and psychosocial approach to dementia and the elderly population by being sensitive to all aspects of resident care.
• Initiates programming and activities with residents, leading one-on-one, small group and large group activities. Encourages resident participation.
• Participates with program staff and residents in daily programs and recreational activities as directed, including excursions
• Provides an engaged dining experience that meets the expectations of our residents and families. Champions the Harbor Resident Choice Dining Program, and snack and hydration programs, per Standards and Practice.

• Assists residents with medication per state regulations

• Demonstrates an understanding of the resident’s history, interests, physical and cognitive abilities to help provide a successful living experience. Successfully implements the service plan

• Knows and complies with all resident rights
• Observes and reports any changes in resident’s condition (behavior or health), takes action to ensure safety of the resident and reports to supervisor

• Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other)

• Checks SAMM / MAR for completion from prior shift

• Checks all residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, and any continence issues
• Uses proper sanitary procedures to wipe tables, and sweep and mop dining room and life enrichment kitchen after meals
• Checks on resident rooms, laundry rooms, and common areas daily for general cleanliness and neatness; ensures high risk rooms are double checked

• Ensures that ADLs for residents have been satisfactorily completed
• Ensures that charting is completed as scheduled and checks for other noted events (i.e. admissions
• Responds to resident / family requests in a timely manner
• Assures resident information is communicated through the report process and calendar (i.e. appointments, outings, etc.)
• Communicates and documents residents’ material needs (i.e. briefs, clothing, toothpaste, pads, etc.) to Supervisor
• Accurately completes incident reports prior to the end of the working day and submits to the RCD.

• Develops RCA staffing schedule in conjunction with the Resident Care Director. Reports shift updates in communication log
• Initiates daily RCA assignments. Assigns break times and relieves staff who go on breaks
• Completes weekly and monthly documentation as applicable, including weights and blood pressure measures
• Assists the Community Sales Team, led by the Executive Director, with sales and marketing programs and initiatives

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification:

• Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program.
• Possesses current First Aid, and Heimlich certification, if required by state regulations
• High School education preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates working knowledge of state regulations as they pertain to the job
• Has sound working knowledge of policies in the Resident Handbook.

• Possess excellent communication skills.

• Familiar with infection control and prevention procedures

• Demonstrates proficiency at reading and understanding a Resident Care Service Plan
• Understands advanced directives and end-of-life care
• Possesses knowledge about the assisted living philosophy
• Understands the nursing function in assisted living
• Understands quality of care and life objectives
• Demonstrates understanding of the use of Resident Care Standards and Practices with the Resident Care Director
• Demonstrates knowledge of the following Benchmark Standards and Practices:

• OSHA guidelines, e.g., chemicals, personal care products, and items locked
• Use of walkie talkies, beeper, and keys
• Complies with dress code requirements
• Proper punching of timecards / etime
• Alarm systems, Fire safety and elopement procedures
• Consistent attendance and participation in staff meetings and mandatory in-service

PHYSICAL JOB ANALYSIS

JOB TITLE: Resident Care Associate, Lead Aide, Universal Worker

The principal duties and responsibilities are listed in the formal job description. This form is intended to provide a summary of the physical demands of the job.

Disclaimer: 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. 

I ______________________________ have read this job description and understand the duties and responsibilities of the position ofLead Resident Care Associate. I further understand that it is my responsibility to perform my duties consistent with the highest standards of Benchmark Senior Living.

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