Resident Care Supervisor: Nursing & Safety Lead

Viva Senior Living at Stafford; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living at Stafford is seeking an Assistant Resident Care Director in Stafford, VA. You will provide direct nursing care, supervise nursing assistants, and support residents in a safe, homelike setting.

The role emphasizes medication administration, care planning, safety protocols, and ensuring residents’ rights are respected. A valid RMA license and driving may be required; this is a fulltime, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Medication Aide license and relevant state Certifications.
• Strong clinical skills with experience in medication administration and resident care.
• Ability to supervise and support nursing assistants effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with residents, families, and staff.
• Knowledge of residents’ rights and commitment to upholding them.
• Ability to safely assist residents with mobility using proper body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document medications per physician orders, recording all care.
• Provide direct nursing care and supervise nursing assistants working with residents.
• Report changes in residents’ conditions promptly to the Resident Care Director.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and basic nursing procedures.
• Assist with lifts, moves, and transports using proper body mechanics or devices.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from residents, visitors, and staff within policy timeframes.
• Follow individualized care plans and provide support per resident needs and preferences.
• Contribute to care planning with information and observations for charge nurses.
• Promote a homelike environment and communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
• Uphold residents’ rights and report any abuse or rights violations.
• Drive company vehicle as required.
• Follow safety, infection control, and PHI confidentiality procedures.
• Maintain residents’ skin integrity by turning immobile residents and applying moisturizers.
• Check vital signs, weigh residents, and collect specimens as assigned by charge nurse.
• Ensure high quality service with compassionate care.
• Report exposures to blood or infectious materials according to policy.
• Report injuries to supervisor promptly.
• Complete trainings and skills competency as required.
• Participate in life safety drills and emergency trainings.
• Assist with evacuation during emergencies if needed.
• Protect PHI and report policy non-compliance or confidentiality breaches.
• Report allegations of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment to supervisor.
• Report any retaliation or crime suspicions to HR/state authorities.
• Fulfill duties during emergencies and as assigned by leadership.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts as directed.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

Supervision of aides

Communication skills

Rights & confidentiality

Mobility assistance

Driver's license

Job description

Viva Senior Living at Stafford is seeking an Assistant Resident Care Director in Stafford, VA. You will provide direct nursing care, supervise nursing assistants, and support residents in a safe, homelike setting.

The role emphasizes medication administration, care planning, safety protocols, and ensuring residents’ rights are respected. A valid RMA license and driving may be required; this is a fulltime, on-site position.