Resident Care Team Lead – Nursing & Support

Commonwealth Senior Living; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Hampton, VA, seeks an Assistant Resident Care Director to support the Resident Care Director in planning, implementing, and evaluating the Resident Care department for high-quality, resident-centered care. The ARCD will model CSL values, lead by example, and ensure staff uphold core company principles while delivering compassionate care.

The role requires leadership, nursing expertise, and flexibility to cover shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state-approved school of practical nursing or has a current active state certification in medication administration.
• At least one (1) year of successful nursing experience preferably.
• Work experience should include administration of medication and experience in either geriatric, psychiatric or rehabilitation nursing.
• Certified in CPR and first aid.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and sound nursing judgement.
• Ability to show compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults and demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of the elderly and their families.
• Must be willing to become trained and/or certified in state assessments and service plans as per regulatory licensing requirements.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and flexible hours as needed for resident care and services, including on-call responsibilities.
• Must be proficient in basic office equipment, including a personal computer, for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining a high level of job performance.
• Acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a liaison with residents, families, and support departments to adequately plan for resident care needs.
• Ensure provision of services to the residents and validates that all Federal and State policies governing resident care are closely monitored and followed.
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to, resident care, supervisory responsibilities, infection control, resident rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Deliver direct resident care and supervision of direct care associates in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
• Contributes to continuity of care and effective communication by reporting care provided and changes in the resident's condition to the Resident Care Director (RCD) immediately. May participate in routine activities of resident's care, including daily living and basic resident care procedures.
• Assist with and/or manage the completion of departmental schedule, under the direction of theRCD, to ensure adequate staffing in accordance with company standards, policy, procedure, budget, regulation, and state law.
• Recommend modifications to resident care staffing plans to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide optimal resident care coverage in accordance with the established resident care budget.
• Completes assigned resident care assessments and individualized care plans in accordance with company policy and regulatory licensing requirements.
• Knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provides support to the residents according to their care plan.
• Contributes to the care planning process by providing specific information and observations of the residents' needs and preferences.
• Make routine resident care rounds to ensure the needs of each resident are being met in accordance with their individualized care plan.
• Consult other departments, as appropriate, to provide an interdisciplinary approach to residents' needs.
• Assist residents with lifts, moves, and transport, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
• Administer and document medication and treatments per the physician's order and accurately record care provided to the residents according to company policy.
• Completes routine and regulatory audits for resident care and/or medication management as assigned by theRCD.
• Responds to inquiries relating to requests from residents, visitors, and other personnel promptly and courteously within a set time limit and established policy.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors promoting a homelike environment.
• Fully understands all aspects of residents' rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse.
• Notify the physician of changes in the resident's condition and follow through until appropriate action is taken.
• Follow through, as needed, on information given by shift report, resident, or family regarding resident concerns.
• Responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative associate incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents' rights.
• Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials.
• Provides care that maintains each resident's skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile residents and by applying moisturizers to fragile skin and other areas.
• Performs various tasks assigned by theRCD including checking vital signs, weighing residents, applying creams/ointments, and collecting specimens.
• Attends scheduled meetings, conferences, and training sessions, as required, and as needed, for Commonwealth Senior Living and/or professionallicensure.
• Maintain regular communication with the Resident Care Director.
• Strive to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Drive company vehicle at times (required driver).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing judgement

CPR & First Aid

Patient care

Flexibility

Documentation

Education

Practical Nursing

Medication administration certification

CPR certification

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living in Hampton, VA, seeks an Assistant Resident Care Director to support the Resident Care Director in planning, implementing, and evaluating the Resident Care department for high-quality, resident-centered care. The ARCD will model CSL values, lead by example, and ensure staff uphold core company principles while delivering compassionate care.

The role requires leadership, nursing expertise, and flexibility to cover shifts, including evenings and weekends.