Lead Resident Assistant

Job Description

Are you an experienced caregiver ready to take the next step in your career? As a Lead Resident Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting residents while guiding and mentoring team members to deliver exceptional, person-centered care. In this role, you’ll help ensure a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where residents can thrive with dignity and independence.

Location: The Kensington 

Schedule: Full Time 2p-10:30p

Pay Range: $23-$24/hr

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands-on support with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, dining, and mobility
• Guide and support Resident Assistants to ensure consistent, high-quality care
• Coordinate daily care activities and assist with team assignments as directed
• Monitor resident well-being and promptly report any changes in condition
• Assist with clinical support tasks such as vital signs, weight monitoring, and medication assistance (as permitted by state regulations)
• Foster meaningful relationships with residents and support individualized care preferences
• Participate in and help lead wellness programs and resident activities
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized care environment
• Support onboarding and ongoing training of team members
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and team members
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of care and services
• Assist with meal service and resident support during dining as needed
• Promote compliance with all safety, infection control, and regulatory standards
• Identify opportunities to improve team efficiency and resident satisfaction

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant course (as required by state)
• Previous caregiving experience required; leadership or lead experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Compassionate, patient, and service-oriented approach
• Ability to support and guide team members in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete documentation accurately
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed

Requirements

• Must meet state minimum age and certification requirements
• First Aid and CPR certification (as required)
• Must meet qualifications necessary to support and guide care staff

Our Standards of Excellence

• Live our Principles, Values, and Beliefs in every interaction
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and team members
• Deliver care with professionalism, compassion, and respect

Why Join Us

Join a team where your leadership and compassion make a meaningful difference every day. As a Lead Resident Assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while positively impacting the lives of residents and supporting your team.

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-Time Only)
• Matching 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 35 years.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of our pre-employment process. Requirements may include a drug screening, job-related physical examination, TB screening, background check, and any vaccinations or immunizations required by applicable state or local regulations. 

Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.