AL Resident Care Specialist
Company: Watercrest Senior Living
Location: Port Saint Lucie
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Watercrest
Senior Living Group associates answer a calling to serve seniors
and their families every day. They are recognized for their
achievements and empowered to share their vast experience with
their peers ensuring the quality of our assisted living and memory
care services and the well-being of our residents. Our associates
champion a culture which nurtures relationships in the interest of
acting as trusted advisors. By continuously investing in these
servant hearts, Watercrest Senior Living Group develops
value-centered leaders who deliver personalized services. GENERAL
SUMMARY: The Resident Care Specialist assures the day-to day care
of our residents is provided in a sensitive, professional and
effective manner. This position provides assistance to the resident
in accordance with state and company regulations. The Resident Care
Specialist may also participate in the Culinary Program and
Community Program to ensure the best quality of care is provided
for all residents. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Assist residents with
their personal care and activities of daily living as assigned and
as requested by residents Perform daily housekeeping tasks as
assigned using established procedures and standards Review and
participate in 24 Hour Reports, Daily Logs, Shift Cross-over
Reports and verbal reports as needed Assist residents to and from
scheduled programs Promote personal choices, independence and
spiritual needs as needed Perform laundry duties as assigned
Respond to resident emergency calls in a timely manner Ensure
compliance with new resident care protocols Report all resident
changes in condition immediately to the Wellness Nurse or Resident
Wellness Director Assure that established infection control
practices are maintained Report all accidents and incidents as soon
as possible to supervisor, no matter how minor Maintain the
confidentiality of residents’ personal care information Honor the
residents’ personal and property rights Be knowledgeable and
prepared for emergency situations including disasters, fire and
other emergencies Must be in company uniform and resident ready at
all times Performs other related essential duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Able to communicate effectively
with all levels of management, team members, residents, family
members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts Able to
make independent decisions Must be able to communicate in a warm,
friendly and caring manner Must possess a passion to work with and
around senior citizens Knowledge of customer service principles and
practices EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid preferred, but not
required License / Certificate for Medication Assistance (if
applicable) as needed per state regulations preferred CPR
certification / First Aid certification preferred EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS: Experience working with seniors preferred PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: The following physical demands are representative of
those that must be met to successfully perform the essential
functions of this position: Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions Able to work under
stress and in emergency situations Able to work under conditions
that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing
and grasping Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey
messages, instructions and information to residents and team
members Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds. OCCUPATIONAL
EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Work in all areas of the
community Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and
cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases
and other conditions Required to use personal protective equipment
and supplies to prevent burns, falls, and infection and follow
safety policies and procedures Personal protective equipment
includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes
Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors Follow Safety
Policy & Procedures
Keywords: Watercrest Senior Living, Lauderhill , AL Resident Care Specialist, Healthcare , Port Saint Lucie, Florida
