Caregiver / Resident Assistant - Assisted Living (AM Shift)

Foundry Commercial•Fort Lauderdale, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Allegro Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced and dedicated Caregiver (Resident Assistant) to join their Assisted Living team. This role is for a seasoned caregiver who is passionate about senior care, brings consistency and compassion to every shift, and is ready to make a real difference in a large, vibrant community. The primary responsibility of the Resident Assistant is to provide resident care services, as scheduled, under the supervision of the Resident Services Director (RSD) in Assisted Living areas, maintaining a positive physical and social environment.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience working in an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) — required
CPR and First Aid certification — required
A genuine passion for senior care and a commitment to resident dignity
Dependable, professional, and a strong team player
Comfortable working in a large, fast-paced community environment
Every other weekend availability required
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum one (1) year related health care experience required.
In any Community with an Ensemble Program, applicant must successfully complete required dementia training.
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Certification in CPR and first aid preferred or as required by the state.
May be a Licensed or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing Assistant (NA) depending on the state requirements, if licensed or certified must be in good standing with the state licensing or certifying agency.
Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Approach all encounters with residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, medicinal reminders, and incontinence care.
Keep proper records of care including a resident service plan and documenting services provided.
Be familiar with resident service plan and document all service provided.
Work closely and maintain daily communications with the Resident Services associates so that a continuity of care and services is maintained for the residents.
Promote a safe environment for residents, associates, and visitors.
Support the programming and operations of the neighborhood.
Additional job duties assigned – see full job description.