Resident Care Director Assistant (RN/LPN)

Resident Care Director Assistant (LPN)

Job Type: position in Clara’s Garden Memory Care Neighborhood

The Gary Residence in Montpelier, VT is seeking a Resident Care Director Assistant (RN/LPN) to provide care to residents with memory care needs. The RN/LPN is responsible for supporting the Resident Care Director (RN). The preferred candidate will be eager to support our mission to provide a high-quality residential setting for senior individuals which promotes independence, individuality, choice and security while supporting and enhancing the quality of life for the population it serves.

Responsibilities:

• Support the RN at The Gary Residence.
• Provide medical input for residents, families, and staff.
• Assist in the development and update of each resident’s care plan by assessing residents’ functional status on an ongoing basis.
• Document information pertaining to changes in resident’ functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc.
• Assure that assistance plans are completed and arrange services and support to meet resident needs.
• Keep Executive Director aware of problems, concerns and updates of each resident and enlist her assistance as needed.
• Review all emergency calls for assistance by residents and complete a quality-action review on the treatment and handling of each emergency by staff.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisor or as necessary to maintain quality and continuity of services and safety of residents.

Qualifications:

• Active RN/LPN Vermont State license.
• Two to five years’ experience providing resident care to the elderly, or similarly related experience with specialized memory care programs.
• One year experience with resident assessment and care planning.
• Understand and conceptualize complex concepts, as well as ability to make appropriate decisions in stressful situations.
• High level communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to show sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of the elderly and their families.
• Must be proficient in basic office equipment, including a personal computer, for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining a high level of job performance.
• Must pass appropriate background checks and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

License/Certification:

• RN/LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40