Benchmark Senior Living believes in the power of the human connection to transform lives. Our associates are part of setting a new standard in senior living by connecting residents and families to what matters most to them. At Benchmark our associates are “called to care.” We hire for heart and train for skill-continually pursuing excellence and providing the best experiences, so our residents remain empowered and engaged. We are seeking a personable, enthusiastic, and dynamic Resident Care Specialist to support the quality of resident care within their assigned division. This position will support community locations northern Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Travel to these locations is a requirement.

At Benchmark Senior Living we take pride in providing our associates with a variety of benefit options to suite everyone's needs. To learn more about our pay and benefits, please apply today. See below for a list of benefits this role is eligible to enjoy:

• Car allowance
• Cell Phone reimbursement
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Working Advantage: discounts to Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, Hotels, Sporting Events & Online Shopping
• Cell phone discounts with AT&T and Verizon
• BJs Membership at a discount
• Paid membership fees to Sitter City and many more!

Job Responsibilities

The Resident Care Specialist, under the direction of the Regional Director of Resident Care, is responsible for providing support, education and oversight of assigned communities to ensure compliance with regulatory and Benchmark standards. This role is responsible for innovating and implementing processes and procedures to enhance the development of talent and systems. In some select situations, you may be required to provide interim leadership as a Resident Care Director.

As a Resident Care Specialist for Benchmark Senior Living, you will be responsible for the quality of resident care.

Additional responsibilities for include:

• Communicating with families and friends of residents from assigned communities
• Assuring compliance with all resident care related regulations at assigned communities (e.g., medication management)
• Documenting and providing accurate record-keeping, as appropriate
• Demonstrating personal/resident safety methods and procedures at assigned communities

Job Requirements

As a Resident Care Specialist for Benchmark Senior Living, you must be approachable as well as flexible and professional with your staff, residents and family members. You must also demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Benchmark Standards and Practices before assuming your position as Resident Care Specialist.

Additional requirements of the Resident Care Specialist include:

• Being a Registered Nurse, per state regulations; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing a plus
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a care setting; Assisted Living/Home Care or Hospice setting required
• Knowledge of Dementia care a plus
• Ability to lift 50 pounds individually
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to travel to community locations within assigned division