Lead Resident Assistant

Job Overview

The Fountains at Hosanna! is conveniently located in Lakeville, adjacent to Hosanna Church. We are less than a mile from Highway I-35 and near County 77. The Fountains offers seniors 92 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care apartments. We are known for our exceptional staff, who create a warm, friendly, fun community.

The Lead Resident Assistant is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services to enhance and/or maintain the residents' physical and emotional wellbeing.

This caregiver schedule includes;

• 72 hours every two weeks ; Full Time
• Evening Shift
• Evening shift differential +$1/hour
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation

Responsibilities

• Personal Care Assistance:
  Supports residents with daily living activities, including:

  • Bathing
  • Foot and fingernail care
  • Shaving
  • Dressing
  • Hair care
  • Feeding
  • Toileting
  • Assistance with hearing aids and/or glasses
  • 1-2 person transfers and use of mechanical lifts

• Health-Related Support:

  • Assists with treatments as outlined in individualized care plans under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (e.g., blood glucose monitoring).
  • Administers or assists with medications, including insulin injections, as directed by a Registered Nurse.
  • Takes and records vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

• Daily Living Support:

  • May assist with household tasks including laundry, cleaning, meal service, and resident activities.

• Resident Observation & Reporting:

  • Monitors and reports changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition (e.g., mood, appetite, weight).
  • Communicates observations to appropriate staff and contributes relevant input to care planning.
  • Acts as a mandated reporter, promptly reporting any concerns related to potential mistreatment.

• Emergency Response:

  • Responds appropriately to resident needs and building emergencies, following established protocols.
• Acts as Main Trainer for Resident Assistant's:
  
  • Assists with welcoming and orienting new team members to their position and the community.
  • Demonstrates proper resident care procedures.
  • Assists with training and incorporating new standards.
  • Offers appropriate feedback and encouragement to new employees.
  • Creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
• Assist the Director of Health Services with Resident Assistant Staffing Assignments & Administrative Duties:
  • Helps with call-ins during the shift, adjusting schedule if necessary.
  • Takes after hours and/or weekend staffing phone, per facility need.
  • Medication destruction (under supervision of RN).
  • Medication cycle sorting, set-up, printing MAR’s (RN still needs to check and sign-off).
  • Provider visit coordination (e.g. podiatry).
  • Orders supplies.
  • Calls families when personal supplies are running low.
  • Filing.

Required Qualifications

• One to Three Years experience
• Ability to use technology in the form of computers, hand held devices, cell phone, fax machines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Training or Associate Degree: CNA or HHA Certification
• Three to Five Years experience

Benefit Overview

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status