Lead Resident Care Associate

Part-Time (Please note this shifts are: 7-3, 3-11, 11-7a. It is expected that all hired associates will work every other weekend at a minimum)
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Brookdale. Bringing new life to senior living.

Key responsibilities:
* Provide direct care to residents following an individual service plan, treats each person with respect and dignity, recognizes individual needs, and encourages independence
* Assist residents with activities of daily living to include: bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
* Transfer residents to and from activities and meals according to their individual needs
* Serve meals to residents in the dining room or their apartments
* Observe and record changes in residents" eating habits, and reporting updates to supervisor
* Foster a home-like environment throughout the community by encouraging independence and participation in acitivities, and providing emotional support
* Assume supervisory role in the absence of community managers including the direction of resident care staff problem resolution

Required Skills and Qualifications:
* High school diploma or GED
* One year previous experience preferred
* Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
* Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
* Must enjoy working with the senior population

If you"re a Brookdale associate, please consider referring someone through the Good People Program!

Brookdale an EOE-(Equal Opportunity Employer) and drug-free workplace.

Brookdale offers a number of benefits to full-time associates including, but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, paid time off, educational reimbursement. All associates, age 21 and older, are eligible to participate in the 401(k) retirement savings plan.