Senior Lead Resident Assistant - Under New Leadership!

Diamond Willow and Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living•Proctor, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Lead Resident Assistant (RA) Location: Diamond Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care – Proctor, MN Transform Lives as a Senior Lead Resident Assistant At Diamond Willow, we believe that care is more than a profession—it is a calling to uplift and enrich lives. As a Lead Resident Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a sense of dignity, comfort, and joy for our residents. You will be part of a team that embraces compassion, kindness, and the transformative power of human connection. As a Lead, it is expected that you would participate in an on-call rotation alongside your team. About Us Diamond Willow is a leader in Assisted Living and Memory Care, known for our dedication to person-centered care in a home-like environment. Since 2004, we’ve been a haven for residents and caregivers alike, offering a nurturing space where exceptional care meets heartfelt connection. Our caregivers are more than staff—they are family, ensuring that every resident is not just cared for but truly known and valued. Why Join Us? At Diamond Willow, we don’t just offer jobs—we cultivate careers and a sense of purpose. Exceptional Environment: Work in a home-like setting with small cottages and a high staff-to-resident ratio, ensuring personalized care. Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates your successes, and invests in your growth. Innovative Leadership: Join a forward-thinking team committed to creating a thriving and compassionate workplace. Flexible Opportunities: Full-time, part-time, and block scheduling options to suit your needs. Growth Potential: Opportunities for advancement and leadership roles, including Senior Lead Caregiver positions. Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing personal care, delegated nursing and medical care, housekeeping, meal preparation, and activities designed to maintain the resident's physical and emotional well-being. As well as being on an 0n-call rotation, which may require you to physical come into the site when needed.

Requirements

Must be able to be on an on-call rotation
Must be able to work alternating weekends
Must be willing to continually learn and apply new techniques for programming for lower functioning residents with memory loss.
Must demonstrate the ability to work under the direction of the RN Director and other supervisory staff.
Must maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Must possess a desire to work with the frail, elderly and those with multiple medical issues.
Must demonstrate team work abilities
Must possess good listening, verbal and written communication skills.
May be required to work days, afternoons, nights, weekends and /or holidays
A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of seniors.
Empathy and Patience: The ability to connect with residents and their families in a meaningful way.
Leadership: A strong desire to lead by example—whether that means taking ownership during high-impact projects or participating in the on-call rotation alongside your peers
Team Spirit: A collaborative attitude and commitment to supporting your coworkers.
No Experience Needed: While previous caregiving experience is a bonus, we provide comprehensive training for all new team members.

Nice To Haves

Previous caregiving experience is a bonus

Responsibilities

Act as the trainer, mentor to the new staff assisting with onboarding.
Maintaining the training schedule, discuss with the nurse/ ALC any challenges that the new team member is having and work as a team to revolve any issues.
Assist the resident with their actives of daily living (ADLs) which include but are not limited to bathing, eating, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and continence.
Applying braces as needed per care plan.
Repositioning clients as needed.
Observing clients for change of medical condition and reporting changes to the Nurse.
Assist with fall prevention
Assist with behavior management
Do the laundry as needed
Perform any needed housekeeping activity
Prepare and serve meals to the residents
Plan and host activities for the residents
Administer medications as directed in care plan
Document and report any changes in health or behaviors of the residents
Monitor wandering residents
Must be able to remine professional at all times
Provide end-of -life care
Keep up to date on emergency procedure and assist in emergency situation.
Additionally, in-service/training sessions must be attended and the RN instructions (Written or verbal) to the employee must be followed at all times.
Must understand the vulnerable adults act, Bill of Rights and HIPPA.